M 483 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
M 483 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 27.023 N,2 15.208 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.450383
  • Longitude: -2.253467
Wreck Depth 38 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name M 483
Type minesweeper
Flag DE
Length 62 m
Width 8.9 m
Sonar Length 30
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 45
Tonnage 775
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 15, 1943
Original Detection Year 2003
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/21 10.3.04 HH100/351/21 10.3.04 DIVED 27.6.03 IN 4927.023N, 0215.208W [WGD] USING GPS. THIS IS A GERMAN FAST TORPEDO BOAT WITH GUN ON BOW AND STERN, TOGETHER WITH DEPTH DEPTH CHARGES ON THE STERN. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. STANDS 5MTRS HIGH BY E/S AND DEPTH GAUGE. LIES NE/SW WITH BOWS NE. (I TAYLOR, SKIN DEEP DIVING). INS AS WK 38MTRS. - NM 1812/04. 18.8.08 18.8.08 INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOMB HOLE MIDSHIPS PORT SIDE. (DIVER MAGAZINE, AUG '08). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 14, 2010

Circumstances of loss

TWO BOILERS, TWIN TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES WITH EXHAUST STEAM TURBINES FOR TOTAL 1800HP. TWIN RUDDER. ONE 105MM, SEVEN 20MM AA AND ONE 37MM AA GUNS. CREW OF 80. STRUCK BY RAF BOMB AND SANK. (DIVER MAGAZINE).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, DIMENSIONS BY DIVER, BOWS NE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 27.023 N,2 15.208 W
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FAQ

Where is the M 483 wreck located?

The M 483 wreck is located at coordinates 49 27.023 N,2 15.208 W.

How deep is the M 483 and where exactly is it located?

The M 483 lies at a depth of about 38 meters and is located at coordinates 49 27.023 N,2 15.208 W.

How deep is the seabed around the M 483?

The seabed around the M 483 lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the M 483 sink?

The M 483 sank on Jun 15, 1943.

When was the wreck of the M 483 discovered?

The wreck of the M 483 was discovered in 2003.

What country did the M 483 belong to?

The M 483 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the M 483?

The M 483 had a tonnage of 775 tons.

What type of wreck is the M 483?

The M 483 is classified as a minesweeper.

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