M 343 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
M 343 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 58.94 N,2 23.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.982333
  • Longitude: -2.384667
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name M 343 (POSSIBLY)
Type minesweeper
Flag DE
Length 62.2 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 543
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 6, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 18, 2021

Surveying Details

H1285/76/183 20.5.76 'M 343', 750TONS DWT, SANK IN 485500N, 021800W ON 14.6.44. (MR TITTERINGTON, 17.5.76). NCA YET. 23.9.77 WK IN 485900N, 022300W. GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976). 15.2.79 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 485900N, 022300W [EUR] ON FRENCH 878. NE 2669. H1271/77 21.4.80 SHOWN AS WK USC 20MTRS [11FMS] ON FRENCH 878 & FRENCH 879. BR STD. 30.11.84 SHOWN AS DW PA ON FRENCH 6966 [1984 EDN]. BR STD. 18.8.87 STATED AS MINESWEEPER 'M 343'. USC 28MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS, NO.14582003). AMEND TO WK USC PA 28MTRS. BR STD. 18.10.90 WK HAS BEEN FOUND. DETAILS WILL BE FORWARDED. (MR TITTERINGTON, TELECON). 29.10.09 WGD POSN: 4858.940N, 0223.080W. NE 2669. 3.2.10 THE WK OF THE M 343 HAS BEEN CONFIRMED AS BEING ALMOST CERTAINLY RECORD [23448]. THIS AMENDED TO M 343 (POSSIBLY). (K THOMAS, EMAIL DTD 29.1.10). 5.2.10 STATED TONNAGE AMENDED TO 543 DISPLACEMENT. (WARSHIP LOSSES OF WW2).

Circumstances of loss

14.6.44 DAMAGED BY GUNFIRE FROM HMS 'ASHANTI' AND 'POLISH PIORUN' OFF BRITTANY ON 14.6.44. SCUTTLED NEAR ST MALO ON 6.8.44. (GERMAN SURFACE VESSELS, VOL 1).

General Comments

SEE ALSO [23448]

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FAQ

Where is the M 343 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The M 343 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 48 58.94 N,2 23.08 W.

How deep is the M 343 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The M 343 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 48 58.94 N,2 23.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the M 343 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the M 343 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the M 343 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The M 343 (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 6, 1944.

When was the wreck of the M 343 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the M 343 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the M 343 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The M 343 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the M 343 (POSSIBLY)?

The M 343 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 543 tons.

What type of wreck is the M 343 (POSSIBLY)?

The M 343 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a minesweeper.

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