Hmml 216 Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Hmml 216 Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
51 17.334 N,1 46.394 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 32 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | HMML 216 |
| Type | launch |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 26.2 m |
| Width | 3.7 m |
| Tonnage | 76 |
| Tonnage Type | displacement |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Sep 28, 1944 |
| Original Detection Year | 1944 |
| Last Detection Year | 1994 |
| Original Source | published World War 2 losses |
| Surveying Details | FOUNDERED IN HEAVY WEATHER AFTER BEING MINED. (WW2SL). POSN 511718N, 014630E FOR FILING ONLY. H4403/65 29.3.66 H4403/65 29.3.66 NOTHING FOUND. (HMS MYRMIDON, 1965). H4988/71 3.1.71 H4988/71 3.1.71 NOTHING FOUND ALTHOUGH AREA WAS SWEPT EXTENSIVELY WITH SONAR & DCS 3 SIDE SCAN AREA ABOUT 8 CABLES BY 5 CABLES. (HMS FAWN, K6274/9) H2350/85 5.12.86 H2350/85 5.12.86 NOT FOUND. (NP 1008, HI 317A). HH090/608/01 30.3.94 HH090/608/01 30.3.94 NOT FOUND. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 608). AMENDED TO DEAD. HH091/159/01 30.7.07 HH091/159/01 30.7.07 NOT LOCATED BY M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (OSAE, HI 1159). NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Oct 3, 2000 |
Circumstances of loss
FOUNDERED IN HEAVY WEATHER AFTER BEING MINED. (WW2SL).
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