Hms Magic Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms magic Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 24.697 N,0 15.466 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.411617
  • Longitude: -0.257767
Wreck Depth 18.9 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS MAGIC
Type minesweeper
Flag GB
Length 67.4 m
Width 9.8 m
Shadow Height 6
Tonnage 890
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 6, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Apr 14, 2022

Surveying Details

H03041/44 5.8.44 H03041/44 & H02758/44 DISPERSED WK OF 'MAGIC' LOCATED IN 492446N, 001540W BY HDML 1001. (NOIC ARROMANCHES, 768/41, 27.7.44). CHART AS NDW. - NM 1684/44. H2415/54 19.4.55 WK 18MTRS [9.75FMS] IN 492442N, 001530W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). LC 1821 & LC 2613. H716/60 11.7.61 INS WK 9FMS 5FT ON NC 2613. 1.10.74 SHOWN AS SW 18MTRS IN 492442N, 001530W ON FR 890. NC 2146. H3898/82 17.5.82 SHOWN AS WK 18.9MTRS [10FMS 2FT] ON FR 6927 [1981 EDN]. BR STD. HH351/351/01 19.12.89 HMS 'MAGIC' IN 492445.1N, 001523.2W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. LEAST DEPTH 18.9 IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. HT 6MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (FR WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14590140). CHART AS WK 18.9MTRS IN 492445N, 001523W. NE 2146. 27.12.12 [WGD] POSN: 4924.697N, 0015.466W.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1942, WAS SUNK OFF NORMANDY COAST BY 'HUMAN TORPEDO'. 26 LIVES LOST. (WW2 LOSSES OF RN SHIPS & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS MAGIC wreck located?

The HMS MAGIC wreck is located at coordinates 49 24.697 N,0 15.466 W.

How deep is the HMS MAGIC and where exactly is it located?

The HMS MAGIC lies at a depth of about 18.9 meters and is located at coordinates 49 24.697 N,0 15.466 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS MAGIC?

The seabed around the HMS MAGIC lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the HMS MAGIC sink?

The HMS MAGIC sank on Jul 6, 1944.

When was the wreck of the HMS MAGIC discovered?

The wreck of the HMS MAGIC was discovered in 1944.

What country did the HMS MAGIC belong to?

The HMS MAGIC belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS MAGIC?

The HMS MAGIC had a tonnage of 890 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS MAGIC?

The HMS MAGIC is classified as a minesweeper.

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