Hmml 563 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 563 Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
43 23.94 N,6 45.69 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 60 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Low Water |
| Name | HMML 563 |
| Type | launch |
| Flag | GB |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Aug 16, 1944 |
| Original Detection Year | 1944 |
| Last Detection Year | 2017 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | H0656/43 19.9.44 VESSEL REPORTED SUNK IN 432400N, 064545E IN 25FMS. (FHO MED, NAPLES, SIGNAL DTD 19.9.44). NCA. 21.8.78 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 432001N, 064500E APPROX. (AWC/MED/FEB.'52). NCA, POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. |
| Last Amended Date | Feb 26, 2018 |
Circumstances of loss
VESSEL, SUNK BY A MINE WHILST ON OPERATION 'DRAGOON' WHEN OFF FREJUS, S FRANCE.
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