M 522 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
M 522 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
58 10.17 N,10 45.41 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.169500
  • Longitude: 10.756833
Water Depth 250 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name M 522 (POSSIBLY)
Type minesweeper
Cargo armament,chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 18, 1946
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4169/87 14.11.90 SCUTTLED IN 581000N, 104200E, APPROX, ON 18.5.46. (F LAURIN, 18.10.90). NCA. HH161/400/01 23.2.93 AGAINST AREA, RADIUS 0.6M, CENTRED ON 581012N, 104530E, INSERT CAUTION AGAINST 'BOTTOM ACTIVITIES'. (SWEDISH NM 1722/92). NM ACTION TAKEN TO SHOW 'FOUL AREA' SIMILAR TO THOSE ALREADY CHARTED FOR AREAS PREVIOUSLY MINED. 20.6.00 PROHIBITED AREA SHOWN WITH RADIUS 0.6M ON NC 1402. WK NOT CHARTED.
Last Amended Date Jun 14, 2023

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED.

General Comments

ANCHORING & FISHING PROHIB IN REST'D AREA

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 10.17 N,10 45.41 E
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FAQ

Where is the M 522 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The M 522 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 10.17 N,10 45.41 E.

How deep is the seabed around the M 522 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the M 522 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 250 meters deep.

When did the M 522 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The M 522 (POSSIBLY) sank on May 18, 1946.

When was the wreck of the M 522 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the M 522 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1946.

What cargo was the M 522 (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The M 522 (POSSIBLY) was carrying armament,chemicals.

What type of wreck is the M 522 (POSSIBLY)?

The M 522 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a minesweeper.