Hm Mgb 17 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Hm mgb 17 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 22.272 N,0 35.285 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.371200
  • Longitude: -0.588083
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HM MGB 17
Type gunboat
Flag GB
Length 21.3 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 1.2
Tonnage 31
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 11, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 13, 2022

Surveying Details

H02723/44 24.7.44 H02723/44 24.7.44 ST, VISIBLE ABOVE HW, IN 492218N, 003518W. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1532/44. H02723/44 24.8.44 H02723/44 24.8.44 AMEND TO ST, DRIES 5FT. - NM 1826/44. H2415/54 13.4.55 H2415/54 13.4.55 INS AS ST ONLY ON LC 1821. 7.12.78 7.12.78 SHOWN AS ST IN 492218N, 003518W ON FRENCH 6614D [1978 EDN]. 5.7.90 5.7.90 SHOWN AS ST IN 492220.5N, 003512W ON FRENCH 6927 [1985 EDN]. WK OF GUNBOAT 'MGB 17' IN 492219.8N, 003512W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 500MTRS. WK DRIES IN GEN DEPTH 4MTRS. AUTHORITY STATED AS BRITISH HYDRO. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14590202). SHOWN AS ST IN 002220N, 003512W [EUR] ON NC 2613. 22.10.01 22.10.01 SHOWN AS ST PD IN 4922.330N, 0035.200W [EUR] ON BA 2136 [1997 EDN]. 2.1.13 2.1.13 [WGD] POSN: 4922.272N, 0035.285W.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK, POSSIBLY MINED, OFF NORMANDY. (WW2 LOSSES OF RN SHIPS).

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FAQ

Where is the HM MGB 17 wreck located?

The HM MGB 17 wreck is located at coordinates 49 22.272 N,0 35.285 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HM MGB 17?

The seabed around the HM MGB 17 lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the HM MGB 17 sink?

The HM MGB 17 sank on Jun 11, 1944.

When was the wreck of the HM MGB 17 discovered?

The wreck of the HM MGB 17 was discovered in 1944.

What country did the HM MGB 17 belong to?

The HM MGB 17 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HM MGB 17?

The HM MGB 17 had a tonnage of 31 tons.

What type of wreck is the HM MGB 17?

The HM MGB 17 is classified as a gunboat.

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