Hs 97 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Hs 97 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 3.636 N,2 14.058 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.060600
  • Longitude: 2.234300
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HS 97 (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 16, 1942
Original Detection Year 1949
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3567/49 28.2.50 WK 10MTRS SHOWN IN 510339N, 021401E ON FRENCH CHARTS. - NM 1386/49. H7304/53 4.12.53 NOW WK SW 10.9MTRS. (PARIS NM 53/43/23). - FNM 129/53 & NM 2830/53. H8632/46 15.3.54 NOW WK SW 9.7MTRS [5FMS 2FT] IN 510338N, 021402E. (PARIS NM 54/01/33). - FNM 25/54 & NM 586/54. H3221/65 12.1.70 SHOWN AS WK SW 10MTRS [5FMS 3FT] ON FRENCH 6501. NE 323. H3221/65 13.1.70 DELETED. (PARIS NM 69/48/18). DELETE. NE 323. H2884/85 15.7.86 WK 16.5MTRS IN 510341.5N, 021408.5E. (BREST NM 86/19/23). BR STD. 7.11.88 LOCATED AND EXAMINED 1985 USING DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER. (FRENCH WK NO.21612301). NCA. HH100/351/01 19.7.89 SANK IN 510300N, 021600E APPROX. (R VERPOORTE, 9.5.89). NCA. 5.9.96 SHOWN AS WK 16.8MTRS [MLS] ON BELGIUM 102 REPROMAT [MAY '96]. NC 1873. 10.5.07 SHOWN AS WK 16.5MTRS [APPROX LAT] IN 5103.636N, 0214.058E [WGD] ON FRENCH [INT 1482] [2002 EDN, ADOPTION]. NE 1350. SEP 2016/000098018 25.04.16 SHOWN AS FOUL IN 5103.636N, 0214.058E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7057 (ED4, COR 08.03.2016). AMEND TO FOUL.
Last Amended Date May 9, 2025

Circumstances of loss

EX-FRENCH M TRAWLER USED BY GERMANS AS HARBOUR DEFENCE VESSEL. MINED. (R VERPOORTE).

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FAQ

Where is the HS 97 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HS 97 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 3.636 N,2 14.058 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HS 97 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HS 97 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the HS 97 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HS 97 (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 16, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HS 97 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HS 97 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1949.

What type of wreck is the HS 97 (POSSIBLY)?

The HS 97 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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