M 3630 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
M 3630 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 0.175 N,2 0.607 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.002917
  • Longitude: 2.010117
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name M 3630 (POSSIBLY)
Type minesweeper
Flag DE
Length 31.1 m
Width 4.9 m
Tonnage 461
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 14, 1944
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date May 9, 2025

Surveying Details

H3898/47 23.7.47 H3898/47 23.7.47 ST 510014N, 020040E. (PARIS NM 1506/47). - NM 1653/47. 21.11.53 21.11.53 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 5094. DELETE. BR STD. 9.2.65 9.2.65 SHOWN ON FRENCH 5513. BR STD. 16.5.89 16.5.89 WK STRANDED IN 510013N, 030041E [EUR]. IN 1947 THE WKGE CONSISTED OF A SHATTERED HULL WITH SUPERSTRUCTURE DESTROYED. POSSIBLY A GERMAN MINESWEEPER. (FRENCH WK NO 21612147). BR STD. HH100/351/01 12.6.89 HH100/351/01 12.6.89 GERMAN MINESWEEPER M3630 SANK IN 510148N, 020000E, APPROX. (R VERPOORTE, 9.5.89). NCA. 12.10.06 12.10.06 SHOWN IN 5100.167N, 0200.603E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7424 [INT 1564] [2000 EDN, ADOPTION]. NE 323.

Circumstances of loss

EX-DUTCH S PILOT VESSEL. COMMANDEERED BY GERMANS. SUNK BY BRITISH MTBS. (R VERPOORTE).

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FAQ

Where is the M 3630 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The M 3630 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 0.175 N,2 0.607 E.

When did the M 3630 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The M 3630 (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 14, 1944.

When was the wreck of the M 3630 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the M 3630 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1947.

What country did the M 3630 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The M 3630 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the M 3630 (POSSIBLY)?

The M 3630 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 461 tons.

What type of wreck is the M 3630 (POSSIBLY)?

The M 3630 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a minesweeper.

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