M 469 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
M 469 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 20.9 N,4 56.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.348333
  • Longitude: 4.941667
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name M 469
Type minesweeper
Flag DE
Length 62.2 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 2.1
Tonnage 543
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 4, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Sep 7, 2017

Surveying Details

6.9.69 SUNK IN PA 532100N, 045700E. (GERMAN LOSS BOOKS). 18.7.89 UNCHARTED RECORD, NO NAME GIVEN IN 532056N, 045803E. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, JAN '88 EDN, NO. L12 783). NCA. UNCHARTED, UNKNOWN RECORD IN 5320.9N, 0456.6E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, JAN '98 EDN, NO. L12 783) NCA. 19.5.09 UNCHARTED UNKNOWN RECORD IN 5320.9N, 0456.5E [WGD]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, 2009, NO. L12 783)

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY TORPEDO FROM BRITISH MTB. (GERMAN LOSS BOOKS).

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FAQ

Where is the M 469 wreck located?

The M 469 wreck is located at coordinates 53 20.9 N,4 56.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the M 469?

The seabed around the M 469 lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the M 469 sink?

The M 469 sank on Jul 4, 1944.

When was the wreck of the M 469 discovered?

The wreck of the M 469 was discovered in 1944.

What country did the M 469 belong to?

The M 469 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the M 469?

The M 469 had a tonnage of 543 tons.

What type of wreck is the M 469?

The M 469 is classified as a minesweeper.

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