Pitts-Meritt Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pitts-meritt Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 48 N,59 19.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.800000
  • Longitude: -59.325000
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PITTS-MERITT
Type dredger
Flag CA
Tonnage 883
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 18, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3764/70 28.10.77 H3764/70 28.10.77 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 484800N, 591930W. (LL, 28.10.77). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 11, 2008

Circumstances of loss

13.10.77 BUILT IN 1957. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PITTS ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION LTD. BROKE ADRIFT FROM TOW OF TUG 'YVON SIMARD' ON 13.10.77. DRIFTED CAPSIZED FOR FOUR DAYS UNTIL TAKEN IN TOW BY TUG 'POINT VALIANT' BUT SANK THE FOLLOWING DAY. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the PITTS-MERITT wreck located?

The PITTS-MERITT wreck is located at coordinates 48 48 N,59 19.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PITTS-MERITT?

The seabed around the PITTS-MERITT lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the PITTS-MERITT sink?

The PITTS-MERITT sank on Oct 18, 1977.

When was the wreck of the PITTS-MERITT discovered?

The wreck of the PITTS-MERITT was discovered in 1977.

What country did the PITTS-MERITT belong to?

The PITTS-MERITT belonged to CA.

What was the tonnage of the PITTS-MERITT?

The PITTS-MERITT had a tonnage of 883 tons.

What type of wreck is the PITTS-MERITT?

The PITTS-MERITT is classified as a dredger.

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