Hm Mtb 665 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hm mtb 665 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 10.286 N,15 35.148 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.171433
  • Longitude: 15.585800
Wreck Depth 410 m
Water Depth 380 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name HM MTB 665 (POSSIBLY)
Type torpedo boat
Flag GB
Tonnage 95
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 15, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jan 4, 2024

Surveying Details

H0656/43 6.10.43 WK IN 381000N, 153600E APPROX. (FHO, ALGIERS SIGNAL DTD 1.10.43). NCA. H5867/51 7.3.58 NDW SHOWN IN 381006N, 153506E ON ITALIAN 138. NCA. 11.5.76 WK, OVER 5000 TONS, SHOWN IN 381020N, 153456E, POSN OBTAINED USING SONAR, ON ITALIAN 0050. NCA. 1.3.85 NDW SHOWN ON ITALIAN 138. NCA. 3.8.93 NDW SHOWN IN 381015N, 153509E [EUR] ON ITALIAN 138 [1993 EDN]. NCA. 17.11.05 SHOWN ON ITALIAN 138 [OCT'01 EDN]. SHOWN IN ERROR AS NDW ON BA 917 [FEB'05 EDN]. DELETE. BR STD. SEP 2007/000067906 23.10.07 SHOWN IN 3811.286N, 1535.148E [WGD] ON ITALIAN 138 (INT 3352)[NC DTD 2.2007, 1:30000]. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1942. REPORTED SUNK AFTER BEING REPEATEDLY HIT BY SHORE BATTERIES & SET ON FIRE. (FHO & BVLAS 1939-45).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 38 10.286 N,15 35.148 E
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FAQ

Where is the HM MTB 665 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HM MTB 665 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 38 10.286 N,15 35.148 E.

How deep is the HM MTB 665 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HM MTB 665 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 410 meters and is located at coordinates 38 10.286 N,15 35.148 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HM MTB 665 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HM MTB 665 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 380 meters deep.

When did the HM MTB 665 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HM MTB 665 (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 15, 1943.

When was the wreck of the HM MTB 665 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HM MTB 665 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1943.

What country did the HM MTB 665 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HM MTB 665 (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HM MTB 665 (POSSIBLY)?

The HM MTB 665 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 95 tons.

What type of wreck is the HM MTB 665 (POSSIBLY)?

The HM MTB 665 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a torpedo boat.

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