Hmms 89 (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hmms 89 (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 24.939 N,9 59 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.415650
  • Longitude: 9.983333
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMMS 89 (PROBABLY)
Type minesweeper
Flag GB
Tonnage 240
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 12, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 3, 2018

Surveying Details

H0656/43 12.5.43 VESSEL REPORTED SUNK IN 372448N, 100000E APPROX, OR 052DEGS, 8M FROM CAPE GUARDIA, IN DEPTH ABOUT 40FMS. (FHO, ALGIERS, SIGNAL DTD 12.5.43). NCA. H2149/47 14.5.47 WRECK CONTACT IN 372430N,100000E, 300DEGS, 7.2M FROM CANI ROCKS LT. (N-S ASDIC CONTACT NO 47/581/4/19 DTD 18.3.47). CHART AS NDW IN 372448N, 095933E. BR STD. 12.4.76 WK SHOWN IN 372505N, 095933E ON ITALIAN 0050. NCA. [WGD] POSN: 3724.995N, 0959.538E.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN JAN 1942, WAS SUNK BY MINE OFF BIZERTA, TUNISIA. (BVLAS WII).

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FAQ

Where is the HMMS 89 (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMMS 89 (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 37 24.939 N,9 59 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMMS 89 (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HMMS 89 (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the HMMS 89 (PROBABLY) sink?

The HMMS 89 (PROBABLY) sank on May 12, 1943.

When was the wreck of the HMMS 89 (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMMS 89 (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1943.

What country did the HMMS 89 (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HMMS 89 (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMMS 89 (PROBABLY)?

The HMMS 89 (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 240 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMMS 89 (PROBABLY)?

The HMMS 89 (PROBABLY) is classified as a minesweeper.

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