Hms Minicoy Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Hms minicoy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 40.784 N,5 8.748 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.679733
  • Longitude: -5.145800
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS MINICOY
Type launch
Flag GB
Tonnage 5
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 14, 1941
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1954
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2022

Surveying Details

H01843/41 31.5.41 POSN 094DEG, 11C FROM ST ANN'S HD LT. (ADMIRALTY). - PFNM 1235/41. H01843/41 24.7.41 DW PA LIES 094DEGS, 11C FROM ST ANN'S HD LT. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1727/41. H01843/41 16.5.50 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 26FT IN 514045N, 050842W, OR 091DEGS, 10.4C FROM ST ANN'S HD LT. (HMS SEAGULL). - NM 33/50. H01027/40 5.7.51 CHARTED POSN AS ABOVE, TRUE POSN 514047N, 050841W. LEAST DEPTH 23FT, HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 9FT. WK IN UNEVEN ROCKY BOTTOM OF FROM 32-45FT. (HMS SEAGULL, DTD 13.3.51). H01008/40 24.10.51 NO TRACE OF WK BY E/S OR ASDIC. ATTEMPTS TO SWEEP ABANDONED DUE TO HEAVY SWELL & PROXIMITY OF SHOAL WATER. (HMS SCOTT, DTD 17.10.51). H5901/54 27.10.54 POSN 514045.5N, 050841W [OGB], NOW FOUL. (HMS SCOTT). - NM 2347/54. 12.10.05 EUT POSN: 5140.784N, 0508.748W. NE 3273. SEP 2022/000131013 17.09.21 EXAM'D BY BDC FROM MHPA SURVEY DTD 17.09.21 NOTHING SIGNIFICANT IN DATA, (UKHO, H525.2 FEATURE REPORT). AMEND DEAD AND LTA TO DELETE FROM CHARTS.) RSDRA2022000131013 17.09.21 EXAM'D BY BDC FROM MHPA SURVEY DTD 17.09.21 NOT lOCATED IN DATA, (UKHO, H525.2 FEATURE REPORT). STATUS REVERTED TO UNDEFINED. CHART ACTION UNDELETED FROM NAV BAND

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL WAS MINED WHILE BEING USED AS A HARBOUR DEFENCE PATROL VESSEL. (LLWW2 & SRN).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS MINICOY wreck located?

The HMS MINICOY wreck is located at coordinates 51 40.784 N,5 8.748 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS MINICOY?

The seabed around the HMS MINICOY lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the HMS MINICOY sink?

The HMS MINICOY sank on May 14, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS MINICOY discovered?

The wreck of the HMS MINICOY was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS MINICOY belong to?

The HMS MINICOY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS MINICOY?

The HMS MINICOY had a tonnage of 5 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS MINICOY?

The HMS MINICOY is classified as a launch.

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