M 39 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
M 39 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 48.96 N,4 56.42 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.816000
  • Longitude: 4.940333
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name M 39
Type minesweeper
Flag DE
Length 58.5 m
Width 7.3 m
Tonnage 480
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 20, 1918
Original Detection Year 1921
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

H3506/21 7.6.21 WK IN 534848N, 045630E. NOT A DANGER TO NAVIGATION, DEPTH 12MTRS OR MORE. (GERMAN WK LIST) CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] (1918). NOTE. H256/27 27.1.27 NOW CHARTED AS NDW (1918). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 2182A. H2149/55 26.9.55 SHOWN IN 534858N, 045632E ON GERMAN 50. NE 2182A. MINED IN 534858N 045632E. GIVEN IN VARIOUS GERMAN RECORDS & LOSS BOOKS AS 534900N, 045700E APPROX. NCA. 26.11.70 SHOWN IN 534900N, 045845E ON NETHERLANDS 1352 [1970 EDN]. NE 1405. 13.12.73 NOT SHOWN ON NETHERLANDS 1037 [1973 EDN]. NCA. 13.1.88 M-39, NDW IN 534903N, 045845E. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, JAN'88 EDN, NO.L6 162) H3498/88 3.8.88 POSN NOW, 534900N, 045630E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS NM 367/88) G/S. HH340/620/06 29.8.02 DELETE. (NETH NM 33/411/02). - NM 4451/02. HH340/620/06 5.3.03 DELETE. (CERTAIN COPIES ONLY). - NM 1149/03.

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (WARSHIPS OF WW1).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 48.96 N,4 56.42 E
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FAQ

Where is the M 39 wreck located?

The M 39 wreck is located at coordinates 53 48.96 N,4 56.42 E.

How deep is the seabed around the M 39?

The seabed around the M 39 lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the M 39 sink?

The M 39 sank on Apr 20, 1918.

When was the wreck of the M 39 discovered?

The wreck of the M 39 was discovered in 1921.

What country did the M 39 belong to?

The M 39 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the M 39?

The M 39 had a tonnage of 480 tons.

What type of wreck is the M 39?

The M 39 is classified as a minesweeper.

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