Hmms 168 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Hmms 168 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		44 24.067 N,8 53.75 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 44.401117
  • Longitude: 8.895833
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name HMMS 168
Type minesweeper
Flag GB
Tonnage 225
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 25, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1945
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Nov 18, 2002

Surveying Details

H0656/43 19.7.45 VESSEL REPORTED SUNK IN 442404N, 085345E OR 247DEGS, 4.5C FROM CAPO DEL FARO LT. LYING IN 5FMS. WK IS IN HARBOUR THAT IS NOW BEING 'OPENED UP' & HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY IS IN PROGRESS. WILL PROBABLY BE RAISED. (FHO, MED., NAPLES SIGNAL DTD 15.7.45). NCA. H4500/45 10.12.45 EXTENSIVE HYDROGRAPHIC AND WK SURVEY OF GENOA [GENOVA] HARBOUR WITH NUMEROUS WKS AND OBSTNS [E7523/1-7 & E7554]. (LT CDR W.ASHTON SURVEYING OFFICER, DTD 22.7.45). WK NOT LOCATED ON SURVEYS. NCA. HOWEVER, NM BLOCK 3701/45 PROMULGATED FOR OTHER WK ITEMS. AMEND TO LIFT.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT JULY 1942, WAS MINED IN GENOA HARBOUR. LATER, PRESUMED TO HAVE BEEN RAISED IN 'OPENING UP' PROCESS OF HARBOUR. (BVLAS 1939-45 & ADMIRALTY).

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FAQ

Where is the HMMS 168 wreck located?

The HMMS 168 wreck is located at coordinates 44 24.067 N,8 53.75 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMMS 168?

The seabed around the HMMS 168 lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the HMMS 168 sink?

The HMMS 168 sank on Jun 25, 1945.

When was the wreck of the HMMS 168 discovered?

The wreck of the HMMS 168 was discovered in 1945.

What country did the HMMS 168 belong to?

The HMMS 168 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMMS 168?

The HMMS 168 had a tonnage of 225 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMMS 168?

The HMMS 168 is classified as a minesweeper.

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