Our Merit (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Our merit (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
56 59.992 N,1 49.925 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 56.999867
- Longitude: -1.832083
|
| Wreck Depth |
81 m
|
| Water Depth |
82 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
OUR MERIT (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
fishing vessel
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Sonar Length |
6 |
| Sonar Width |
3 |
| Shadow Height |
1 |
| Orientation |
55 |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Sep 20, 1957
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Scour Dimensions |
,,004.2, |
| Original Detection Year |
1957 |
| Last Detection Year |
2009 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Mar 1, 2010 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
UK Hydrographic Office survey details for the underwater wreck known as OUR MERIT (POSSIBLY), located at coordinates 56 59.992 N, 1 49.925 W in the North Sea. The historic shipwreck sank around October 1957 and was later examined in June 2009 using DGPS technology. The site features a least multibeam depth of 81.46 meters within a general depth of 82.4 meters, accompanied by a minor scour 4.2 meters deep. The wreckage measures approximately 6 meters in length, 3 meters in width, and 1 meter in height, oriented along a 055/235 degree axis with a poor magnetic anomaly and two distinct contacts. Charted as a dangerous wreck with a revised depth of 81 meters.
Surveying Details
H5429/57 11.10.57 SANK IN PD 570000N, 015000W. (LL). NCA. 13.11.75 INS AS NDW PD. NC 210. HH091/155/01 1.3.10 SEP 2010/000097684 EXAM'D 14.6.09 IN 5659.992N, 0149.925W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 81.46 IN GEN DEPTH 82.4MTRS. SCOUR 4.2MTRS DEEP (SIC). LENGTH 6MTRS, WIDTH 3MTRS, HT 1MTR. LIES 055/235 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). TWO CONTACTS LYING ALONG 055/235 DEGS. APPARENTLY MINOR SCOUR. AMEND WK 81MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
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56 59.992 N,1 49.925 W
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FAQ
Where is the OUR MERIT (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The OUR MERIT (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 59.992 N,1 49.925 W.
How deep is the OUR MERIT (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The OUR MERIT (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 81 meters and is located at coordinates 56 59.992 N,1 49.925 W.
How deep is the seabed around the OUR MERIT (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the OUR MERIT (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 82 meters deep.
When did the OUR MERIT (POSSIBLY) sink?
The OUR MERIT (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 20, 1957.
When was the wreck of the OUR MERIT (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the OUR MERIT (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1957.
What country did the OUR MERIT (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The OUR MERIT (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.
What type of wreck is the OUR MERIT (POSSIBLY)?
The OUR MERIT (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.
General Comments
TWO CONTACTS LYING ALONG 055/235 DEGS