Hmml 103 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hmml 103 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 0.75 N,1 27.437 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.012500
  • Longitude: 1.457283
Wreck Depth 59 m
Water Depth 61 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMML 103
Type launch
Flag GB
Length 33.5 m
Width 5.5 m
Draught 2.1
Tonnage 57
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 24, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 9, 2015

Surveying Details

H0495/42 26.8.42 SANK IN APPROX 510100N, 012700E. IN 20-30FMS. (MINESWEEPING SUMMARY NO.149, 26.8.42). H2873/71 5.4.71 LOCATED BY HMS BRONINGTON IN 510042N, 012730E [OGB]. STANDS APPROX 5FT HIGH ABOVE SEABED, BETWEEN 2 SANDWAVES. SILTED ON NE SIDE. PARTLY BROKEN UP. APPROX 100FT LONG. (ISS, VARNE SWEEP). [FROM SURVEY - DEPTH IN TROUGH BETWEEN SANDWAVES WAS 61MTRS]. CHART AS WK 32FMS [59MTRS]. LC 1892 & LC 1895. [EUR] POSN: 510048N, 012731E. H2343/84 27.2.86 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SEARCH. NO FURTHER ACTION TAKEN. (NP 1016, HI 253). NCA. 6.2.89 [OGB] POSN NOW IN 510043N, 012733E. NC 323. HH090/607/01 31.1.94 NOT FOUND DURING SONAR SEARCH. GEN DEPTH NOW 45-48MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 607). DELETED. AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD. HH226/420/03 13.5.98 WK 59MTRS IN 510050N, 012731E [EUR]. (EPSHOM LTR DTD 14.11.97). SEE PREVIOUS REPORT FROM HMS BEAGLE. NCA. HH091/159/01 17.7.07 NOT LOCATED BY M/B & MAGNETOMETER. GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. (OSAE, HI 1159). NCA. SEP 2015/000171587 9.11.15 EXAM'D BY BDC, NOT FOUND IN M/B DATASET. (DS8, CEFAS SURVEY 2014). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the HMML 103 wreck located?

The HMML 103 wreck is located at coordinates 51 0.75 N,1 27.437 E.

How deep is the HMML 103 and where exactly is it located?

The HMML 103 lies at a depth of about 59 meters and is located at coordinates 51 0.75 N,1 27.437 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMML 103?

The seabed around the HMML 103 lies at approximately 61 meters deep.

When did the HMML 103 sink?

The HMML 103 sank on Aug 24, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMML 103 discovered?

The wreck of the HMML 103 was discovered in 1942.

What country did the HMML 103 belong to?

The HMML 103 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMML 103?

The HMML 103 had a tonnage of 57 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMML 103?

The HMML 103 is classified as a launch.

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