Hm Mms 39 (Part Of)(Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hm mms 39 (part of)(probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 33.417 N,1 15.783 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.556950
  • Longitude: 1.263050
Wreck Depth 9.9 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HM MMS 39 (PART OF)(PROBABLY)
Type minesweeper
Flag GB
Length 36.3 m
Width 7 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 30
Sonar Width 15
Orientation 67
Tonnage 165
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 7, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,003.2,
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 28, 2008

Surveying Details

H02763/41 15.8.41 H02763/41 15.8.41 WK, LEAST DEPTH 1FT, IN 513321N, 011552E. (ADMIRALTY) - PFNM 1949/41 & NMS 2291/41 & 2295/41. H2764/60 8.1.69 H2764/60 8.1.69 LOCATED ON SDG LINE, LEAST DEPTH NOT FOUND. POSN 513323N, 011555E. (PLA SURVEY DEC 1968 [K5495]) CHARTED AS OB 6FMS 2FT [11.6MTRS] [LAT]. NE 1605. 12.9.73 12.9.73 SHOWN AS WK 10.9MTRS IN 513322.5N, 011554E ON SURVEY K5495/10. H3277/66 17.9.76 H3277/66 17.9.76 WK FIXED IN 513322N, 011555E BY PLA ESTUARY HI-FIX [2 LOP]. SINGLE VESSEL DRIFT SWEEP. CLEARED AT 9.9MTRS, FOULED AT 10.2MTRS. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 10.0MTRS. GENERAL DEPTH BY E/S 13MTRS. SCOUR NIL. REDUCED TO LAT. DIFFICULT TO LOCATE. WK LIES APPROX WSW/ENE WITH SMALL PART STANDING PROUD AT W EDGE THE REST SLOPING TO E ON SEABED. MAY BE WK MMS39 CHARTED 120MTRS TO W [STATED TO HAVE BEEN DELETED FROM CHARTS IN 1946]. (PLA WK REPORT. MV MAPLIN. NO 46/76 DTD 24.7.76) - NM 2299/76. 8.4.87 8.4.87 SHOWN AS SW 9.9MTRS IN 513323.5N, 011554.5E ON PLA 221/67 [FEB-MAR'87]. [PLA WK NO.203/20].NE 1605. [SEE ALSO 012308936/14203] 28.2.08 SEP 2008/000023559 28.2.08 EXAM'D 23.4.07 IN 5533.417N, 0115.783E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.66 IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. SCOUR 3.2MTRS DEEP. LENGTH APPROX 30MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. NOT A HIGH RESOLUTION SEARCH, RETAIN SW 9.9MTRS. (PLA WK REPORT DTD 22.2.08). RETAIN SW 9.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (WW2SL)

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FAQ

Where is the HM MMS 39 (PART OF)(PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HM MMS 39 (PART OF)(PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 33.417 N,1 15.783 E.

How deep is the HM MMS 39 (PART OF)(PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HM MMS 39 (PART OF)(PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 9.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 33.417 N,1 15.783 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HM MMS 39 (PART OF)(PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HM MMS 39 (PART OF)(PROBABLY) lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the HM MMS 39 (PART OF)(PROBABLY) sink?

The HM MMS 39 (PART OF)(PROBABLY) sank on Aug 7, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HM MMS 39 (PART OF)(PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HM MMS 39 (PART OF)(PROBABLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HM MMS 39 (PART OF)(PROBABLY) belong to?

The HM MMS 39 (PART OF)(PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HM MMS 39 (PART OF)(PROBABLY)?

The HM MMS 39 (PART OF)(PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 165 tons.

What type of wreck is the HM MMS 39 (PART OF)(PROBABLY)?

The HM MMS 39 (PART OF)(PROBABLY) is classified as a minesweeper.

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