M 414 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
M 414 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 9.871 N,4 39.344 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.164517
  • Longitude: 4.655733
Wreck Depth 19 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name M 414
Type minesweeper
Flag DE
Length 62.2 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 775
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 17, 1943
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2025

Surveying Details

3.8.72 SMALL WK FOUND IN 530957N, 043918E BY NETH SURVEY VESSEL 'HERMOLIJN' DURING 1971. ABOUT 1MTR HIGH, DEPTH 20.5MTRS. (NETH WK RECORDS). H2671/63 15.12.72 LEAST DEPTH NOW 16.9MTRS (9FMS 1FT) IN 530957N, 043918E. (HAGUE NM 3613/72). - NM 45/73. 7.8.89 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE. (NETH WK NO L17 947). NCA. HH160/351/01 2.7.90 POSN NOW 530954N, 043924E [EUR]. (NETH NM 331/90). BR STD. HH100/351/03 7.12.90 M.414 SHOWN IN POSN 335 DEG, 12.6M FROM DEN HELDER ON WW2 GERMAN GEHEIM WRACK KARTE. (D A FEARY, 27.11.90). NCA. HH160/351/02 25.7.91 LEAST E/S DEPTH NOW 18.9MTRS (10FMS 2FT). (NETH NM 396/91). - NM 2305/91. HH340/630/02 14.7.94 NOW WK 18.3MTRS. (NETH NM 372/94). - NM 2584/94. 27.4.10 SHOWN AS WK 18MTRS IN 5309.867N, 0439.342E [WGD] ON BA 126 [EDN 1 DTD 2.8.07, CO-PRODUCTION].

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY RAF COASTAL COMMAND AIRCRAFT (NORTH COATES WING) OFF TEXEL. (WARSHIP LOSSES, WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the M 414 wreck located?

The M 414 wreck is located at coordinates 53 9.871 N,4 39.344 E.

How deep is the M 414 and where exactly is it located?

The M 414 lies at a depth of about 19 meters and is located at coordinates 53 9.871 N,4 39.344 E.

How deep is the seabed around the M 414?

The seabed around the M 414 lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the M 414 sink?

The M 414 sank on May 17, 1943.

When was the wreck of the M 414 discovered?

The wreck of the M 414 was discovered in 1972.

What country did the M 414 belong to?

The M 414 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the M 414?

The M 414 had a tonnage of 775 tons.

What type of wreck is the M 414?

The M 414 is classified as a minesweeper.

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