M 3231 (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
M 3231 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 33.833 N,3 23.787 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 51.563883
- Longitude: 3.396450
|
| Wreck Depth |
8.4 m
|
| Water Depth |
7 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
M 3231 (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
minesweeper
|
| Flag |
DE |
| Tonnage |
268 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Oct 9, 1944
|
| Original Detection Year |
1944 |
| Last Detection Year |
2025 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Markers |
'OG 5' G CONL LT BUOY, ISO.G.8S CLOSE NE |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 29, 2025 |
Surveying Details
H04113/44 27.10.44 DW IN 513336N, 032418E. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2328/44. H6646/46 2.11.46 POSN SLIGHTLY AMENDED. (NETHERLANDS NM 99/775/46). NCA. H6646/46 19.7.48 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 6MTRS [3FMS]. (NETHERLANDS NM 16/2203/48). - NM 1547/48. H883/52 16.4.52 SHOWN AS WK SW 6MTRS [3FMS] IN 513353N, 032349E ON NETHERLANDS 204. NE 110. H6646/46 11.8.65 NOW WK SW 6.9MTRS [3FMS 4FT] IN 513353N, 032352E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS NM 2065/65). - NM 1433/65. H1271/72 20.3.72 CLEARANCE OPS IN HAND. (NETHERLANDS TNM 695/72). NCA YET. H1271/72 29.8.72 CLEARANCE OPS COMPLETED. (NETHERLANDS NM 2347/72). NCA YET. H4187/70 14.9.72 LEAST DEPTH NOW 9MTRS [4FMS 5FT]. (NETHERLANDS NM 2428/72). BA 110, 1872 & 3371. H4187/70 18.9.74 SHOWN AS WK SW 9MTRS ON NETHERLANDS 1448. - NM 1909/74. 8.9.76 STILL SHOWN IN 513353N, 032352E [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS. NCA. HH100/351/01 14.6.90 SANK IN APPROX 513336N, 032412E [EUR]. (R VERPOORTE). NCA. 14.10.04 SHOWN IN 5133.833N, 0323.878E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 101 [INT 1474] [6TH EDN OCT '04, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 1874. 18.9.07 SHOWN AS WK SW 8.4MTRS [LAT], MARKED BY 'OG 5' G CONL LT BUOY, ISO.G.8S CLOSE NE, ON NETHERLANDS 110 [2007 EDN CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 110.
Circumstances of loss
3.8.42 VESSEL EX-ADMIRALTY TRAWLER TR.33. SOLD IN BELGIUM & RE-NAMED WINDROOS & LATER FREEDY. SUNK 3.8.42, RAISED AND REPAIRED BY GERMANS AND RENAMED M.3231. FINALLY SUNK BY MINE. (R VERPOORTE).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 33.833 N,3 23.787 E
M 3231 (Possibly) on Wreck Map
M 3231 (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the M 3231 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The M 3231 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 33.833 N,3 23.787 E.
How deep is the M 3231 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The M 3231 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 8.4 meters and is located at coordinates 51 33.833 N,3 23.787 E.
How deep is the seabed around the M 3231 (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the M 3231 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 7 meters deep.
When did the M 3231 (POSSIBLY) sink?
The M 3231 (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 9, 1944.
When was the wreck of the M 3231 (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the M 3231 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1944.
What country did the M 3231 (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The M 3231 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.
What was the tonnage of the M 3231 (POSSIBLY)?
The M 3231 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 268 tons.
What type of wreck is the M 3231 (POSSIBLY)?
The M 3231 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a minesweeper.