M 27 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
M 27 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 56.2 N,13 51 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.936667
  • Longitude: 13.850000
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name M 27
Type minesweeper
Flag DE
Length 58.4 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 2.3
Tonnage 480
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 11, 1916
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 1925
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 29, 2009

Surveying Details

H1210/19 2.7.19 WK IN 545612N, 135100E, MARKED BY FLAG FLOAT. (GERMAN WAR NOTICE 305/17) INS WK [OLD SYMBOL] WITH FLOAT. BA 2150. H7258/24 4.11.24 FLAG FLOAT NOT SHOWN ON GERMAN 40 [RECEIVED MAR '19]. AMEND TO NDW & DELETYE FLOAT. NE 2150. H1834/27 30.4.27 NOT SHOWN ON GERMAN 40 [RECEIVED FEB '25] OR DANISH 262 [OCT '25 EDN]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1916 BY NEPTUN. SUNK, WHILST UNDERGOING TRIALS, FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH GERMAN SS PARANAGUA. (DIE DEUTSCHEN KRIEGSSCHIFFE)

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FAQ

Where is the M 27 wreck located?

The M 27 wreck is located at coordinates 54 56.2 N,13 51 E.

How deep is the seabed around the M 27?

The seabed around the M 27 lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the M 27 sink?

The M 27 sank on Aug 11, 1916.

When was the wreck of the M 27 discovered?

The wreck of the M 27 was discovered in 1919.

What country did the M 27 belong to?

The M 27 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the M 27?

The M 27 had a tonnage of 480 tons.

What type of wreck is the M 27?

The M 27 is classified as a minesweeper.

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