M 383 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
M 383 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 50.141 N,7 45.241 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.835683
  • Longitude: 7.754017
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name M 383
Type minesweeper
Flag DE
Length 62.3 m
Width 8.9 m
Draught 2.8
Tonnage 775
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 13, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1949
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Apr 26, 2019

Surveying Details

19.8.49 WK 7.6MTRS [4FMS 1FT] IN 535009N, 074533E WITH G LT BUOY, FL.G ON GERMAN 87. NE 3761. H3292/51 21.2.55 LT BUOY ALTERED TO G SPAR. (HAMBURG NM 4845/54) - NMS 285/55 & 548/55. H3292/51 11.10.68 SWEPT CLEAR AT 8.5MTRS [4FMS 4FT] IN 535014N, 074517E. (HAMBURG NM 3932/68) H3292/51 24.1.72 SWEPT CLEAR AT 13.5MTRS IN 535007N, 074517E, BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HAMBURG NM 4893/71) - NM 198/72. H3877/80 4.12.85 POSN NOW FOUL. (HAMBURG NM 4190/85) BR STD. 28.5.87 SHOWN IN 535011N, 074518E [EUR] ON W GERMAN 2 [1986 EDN]. NE 3368. 13.8.15 SHOWN AS DISTRIBUTED REMAINS OF WRECK 12MTRS IN 5350.141N, 0745.241E[WGD] ON DE421030. (EDN 25.3, DTD 7.8.15). AMEND FOUL 12MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1942 BY ELSFLETH. BOMBED & SUNK IN APPROACHES TO JADE. (DIE DEUTSCHEN KRIEGSSCHIFFE)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 50.141 N,7 45.241 E
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FAQ

Where is the M 383 wreck located?

The M 383 wreck is located at coordinates 53 50.141 N,7 45.241 E.

How deep is the seabed around the M 383?

The seabed around the M 383 lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the M 383 sink?

The M 383 sank on Aug 13, 1944.

When was the wreck of the M 383 discovered?

The wreck of the M 383 was discovered in 1949.

What country did the M 383 belong to?

The M 383 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the M 383?

The M 383 had a tonnage of 775 tons.

What type of wreck is the M 383?

The M 383 is classified as a minesweeper.

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