Hmsm H 49 (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hmsm h 49 (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 4.716 N,4 25.451 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.078600
  • Longitude: 4.424183
Wreck Depth 26 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMSM H 49 (PROBABLY)
Type submarine
Flag GB
Length 52.1 m
Width 4.9 m
Orientation 152
Tonnage 410
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 18, 1939
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H4753/82 5.12.85 WK 25.5MTRS (14FMS) IN 530445N, 042531E. (NETHERLANDS NM 639/85). BR STD. HH100/351/03 19.11.90 H.49 WAS LOCATED BY DUTCH DIVERS IN 1983 IN 530500N, 042500E APPROX. LIES IN ABOUT 27MTRS AND HAS A LIST TO STBD OF 40DEG. (D A FEARY). HH160/351/03 3.4.92 NOW WK 26MTRS IN 530445N, 042530.5E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS NM 225/92, WK NO L17-910). 15.9.93 SHOWN ON NETHERLANDS 2593 [1993 EDN]. POSN GIVEN AS 530444.2N, 042530.6E. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS 1992). NCA. 3.4.03 SHOWN AS F IN 5304.700N, 0425.428E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 2593 [INT 1414] [CO-PRODUCTION 2ND EDN APR '03]. NE 2593. SEP 2010000146226 22.9.10 NOW WK 25.5MTRS IN 5304.720N, 0425.450E [WGD]. (NETHERLANDS NM 36/431/10) - NM 4842/10.
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2025

Circumstances of loss

DEPTH CHARGED AND SUNK BY TRAWLER UJ116 OF THE GERMAN 11TH A/S FLOTILLA. (BENEATH THE WAVES).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 4.716 N,4 25.451 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMSM H 49 (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMSM H 49 (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 4.716 N,4 25.451 E.

How deep is the HMSM H 49 (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMSM H 49 (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 26 meters and is located at coordinates 53 4.716 N,4 25.451 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMSM H 49 (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HMSM H 49 (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the HMSM H 49 (PROBABLY) sink?

The HMSM H 49 (PROBABLY) sank on Oct 18, 1939.

When was the wreck of the HMSM H 49 (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMSM H 49 (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1985.

What country did the HMSM H 49 (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HMSM H 49 (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMSM H 49 (PROBABLY)?

The HMSM H 49 (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 410 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMSM H 49 (PROBABLY)?

The HMSM H 49 (PROBABLY) is classified as a submarine.

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