Hm Mtb 311 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hm mtb 311 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 26.555 N,9 52.287 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.442583
  • Longitude: 9.871450
Water Depth 80 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HM MTB 311 (POSSIBLY)
Type torpedo boat
Flag GB
Length 23.5 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 1.5
Tonnage 45
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 2, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 3, 2018

Surveying Details

H0656/43 26.6.43 VESSEL REPORTED SUNK IN 372630N, 095242E APPROX., IN ABOUT 65FMS [115MTRS]. (FHO, ALGIERS SIGNAL DTD 26.6.43). NCA. H2419/47 13.5.47 WRECK CONTACT IN 372630N, 095242E OR 294DEGS, 13.2M FROM CANI ROCKS LT. (N-S ASDIC CONTACT NO 47/581/4/19 DTD 18.3.47). CHART AS NDW IN 372630N, 095236E. BR STD. 4.1.72 NDW IN 372636N, 095230E [EUR]. (CB DECISION). NC 2121. 12.4.76 NDW SHOWN IN 372640N, 095225E ON ITALIAN 0050. NCA. [WGD] POSN: 3726.606N, 0952.371E.

Circumstances of loss

AN EX-USN ELCO TYPE VESSEL. BUILT IN 1942. MADE AVAILABLE TO RN ON COMPLETION UNDER LEND/LEASE. SUNK BY MINE WHILST ON ANTI-SHIPPING SWEEP. (ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES MED, FEB 1952). CONFIRMED WAR LOSS. (WARSHIPS OF WWII).

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FAQ

Where is the HM MTB 311 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HM MTB 311 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 37 26.555 N,9 52.287 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HM MTB 311 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HM MTB 311 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 80 meters deep.

When did the HM MTB 311 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HM MTB 311 (POSSIBLY) sank on May 2, 1943.

When was the wreck of the HM MTB 311 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HM MTB 311 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1943.

What country did the HM MTB 311 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HM MTB 311 (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HM MTB 311 (POSSIBLY)?

The HM MTB 311 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 45 tons.

What type of wreck is the HM MTB 311 (POSSIBLY)?

The HM MTB 311 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a torpedo boat.

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