M 36 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
M 36 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 43.772 N,10 46.408 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.729533
  • Longitude: 10.773467
Wreck Depth 19.1 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name M 36 (POSSIBLY)
Type minesweeper
Flag DE
Length 68.3 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 874
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 3, 1945
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H236/61 19.10.66 WK 20MTRS IN 544348N, 104630E. (COPENHAGEN NM 1454/66). - NM 1955/66. 3.2.72 WK OF GERMAN MINESWEEPER IN 54348N, 104630E. LEAST DEPTH 20MTRS. (DANISH WK NO 443046). HH330/350/01 12.12.89 NOW SHOWN AS WK 19.1MTRS ON DANISH 196 [1989 EDN]. BR STD. HH333/710/01 11.11.92 LEAST DEPTH 19.1MTRS CONFIRMED. (DANISH NM 1567/92). NCA. 19.7.94 [WGD] POSN: 544345N, 104624E. NC 2597. SEP 2007/000013059 23.2.07 NOW IN 5443.772N, 1046.408E [WGD]. (DANISH NM 6/168/07). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Sep 20, 2025

Circumstances of loss

3.5.45 GERMAN MINESWEEPER SUNK BY BOMBING ON 3.5.45. (DANISH WK RECORDS). POSSIBLY M.36, BOMBED BY ALLIED AIRCRAFT IN GREAT BELT ON 4.5.45. (GERMAN SURFACE VESSELS VOL.1). SUNK BY RAF [2ND ALLIED TACTICAL AIR FORCE]. (WARSHIP LOSSES, WWII).

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FAQ

Where is the M 36 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The M 36 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 43.772 N,10 46.408 E.

How deep is the M 36 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The M 36 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 19.1 meters and is located at coordinates 54 43.772 N,10 46.408 E.

How deep is the seabed around the M 36 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the M 36 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the M 36 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The M 36 (POSSIBLY) sank on May 3, 1945.

When was the wreck of the M 36 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the M 36 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1966.

What country did the M 36 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The M 36 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the M 36 (POSSIBLY)?

The M 36 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 874 tons.

What type of wreck is the M 36 (POSSIBLY)?

The M 36 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a minesweeper.

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