Hms Sesame (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms sesame (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 27.504 N,0 54.828 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.458400
  • Longitude: -0.913800
Wreck Depth 14.4 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS SESAME (PROBABLY)
Type tug
Flag GB
Length 43.3 m
Width 10.1 m
Tonnage 700
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 11, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H389/54 23.1.56 WK 11.9MTRS [6FMS 3FT] IN 492731N, 005440W. (PARIS NM 37/10/55). - NM 3174/55. H1271/80 4.1.80 SHOWN AS WK 11.9MTRS ON FR 6614D [1979 EDN]. NCA. H3898/82 6.5.83 WK 14.4MTRS [7FMS 5FT] IN 492734N, 005445W [EUR]. (BREST 14/12/83). BR STD. 1.2.88 WK CONSISTS OF TWO TUGS IN 492733.7N, 005444.7W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. EXAM'D BY E/S & SONAR. LEAST DEPTH 14.4 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. HT 5.6MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (FR WK RECORDS NO.14590106). NCA. H1310/88/10 11.2.88 LARGE TUG, ALMOST CERTAINLY BRITISH. LIES ON EVEN KEEL. POSSIBLY HMS SESAME, BUT NO SIGNS OF TORPEDO DAMAGE. (J COULON, 20.12.87). NCA. 27.7.90 SHOWN AS WK 14.4MTRS IN 492734N, 005445W ON FR 7056 [1986 EDN]. NCA. HH100/351/04 22.8.91 DIVED ON 9.7.91 IN 492725N, 005427.5W. POSN BY DECCA. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. IRON PROPELLER STILL IN PLACE. (M ROWLEY, 7.8.91). NCA. HH100/351/07 10.9.93 DIVED AGAIN AUG 1993 IN 492729N, 005444.5W USING GPS. CLEARLY THE WK OF A STEAM TUG. NO OBVIOUS WHEELHOUSE. ENGINE AND BOILER SEEN. SMALL HOLE ON STBD SIDE JUST FOR'D OF MIDSHIPS, MAY BE TORPEDO ENTRY POINT. (M ROWLEY, 7.9.93). NCA. 13.12.12 [WGD] POSN: 4927.504N, 0054.828W.
Last Amended Date Apr 13, 2022

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN E BOAT OFF NORMANDY. (WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS SESAME (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMS SESAME (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 27.504 N,0 54.828 W.

How deep is the HMS SESAME (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS SESAME (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 14.4 meters and is located at coordinates 49 27.504 N,0 54.828 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS SESAME (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HMS SESAME (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the HMS SESAME (PROBABLY) sink?

The HMS SESAME (PROBABLY) sank on Jun 11, 1944.

When was the wreck of the HMS SESAME (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS SESAME (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the HMS SESAME (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HMS SESAME (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS SESAME (PROBABLY)?

The HMS SESAME (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 700 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS SESAME (PROBABLY)?

The HMS SESAME (PROBABLY) is classified as a tug.

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