Hmmms 257 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Hmmms 257 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 24.849 N,3 20.46 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.414150
  • Longitude: 3.341000
Wreck Depth 9.9 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMMMS 257
Type minesweeper
Length 36.3 m
Width 7 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 165
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 12, 1944
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 11, 2022

Surveying Details

H05223/44 6.1.45 DW (MAST DRIES 8FT) IN 512454N, 032036E. (ADMIRALTY). NM 67/45. H5989/48 15.10.48 DELETED. (NETH NM 223/3050/48). - NM 2267/48. 1.6.50 WK 9.9MTRS [5FMS 2FT]. SHOWN ON NETH 203. RE INSERTED NE 325. H474/52 23.1.52 CONFIRMATION OF WK. (BELGIAN NM 2/4/52). NCA H3697/52 23.6.52 SWEEPING TAKING PLACE. (NETH TNM 141/1946). NCA YET. H3697/52 14.5.54 SHOWN AS WK 9MTRS [4FMS 5FT] ON NETH 203. NE 325. H3697/52 30.8.60 LEAST DEPTH NOW 9.9MTRS [5FMS 2FT]. (HAGUE NM 2228/60).- NM2147/60. H3199/74 14.6.74 SHOWN AS SW 9.9MTRS IN 512448N, 032038E ON BELGIAN 7. BR STD 31.1.91 UNKNOWN WK, SWEPT CLEAR AT 9.9MTRS, IN 512454N, 032036E [EUR]. (NETH WK RECORDS SEP'90 EDN NO.S11 1470). HH340/420/01 12.10.95 NOW 'FOUL' IN 512454N, 032032E. (NETH NM 501/95). BR STD. 8.2.07 SHOWN IN 5124.850N, 0320.453E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 101 [INT 1474] [JUN 2006 EDN LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 1874 24.5.11 SHOWN IN 5124.849N, 0320.460E [WGD] ON NL40016 [EDN 14.14].

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FAQ

Where is the HMMMS 257 wreck located?

The HMMMS 257 wreck is located at coordinates 51 24.849 N,3 20.46 E.

How deep is the HMMMS 257 and where exactly is it located?

The HMMMS 257 lies at a depth of about 9.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 24.849 N,3 20.46 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMMMS 257?

The seabed around the HMMMS 257 lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the HMMMS 257 sink?

The HMMMS 257 sank on Dec 12, 1944.

When was the wreck of the HMMMS 257 discovered?

The wreck of the HMMMS 257 was discovered in 1945.

What was the tonnage of the HMMMS 257?

The HMMMS 257 had a tonnage of 165 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMMMS 257?

The HMMMS 257 is classified as a minesweeper.

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