M 61 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
M 61 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 59.367 N,4 4.637 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.989450
  • Longitude: 4.077283
Wreck Depth 6.3 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name M 61
Type minesweeper
Flag DE
Tonnage 717
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 26, 1940
Original Detection Year 1950
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details DW SHOWN ON BA 3142. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) 19.4.50 SHOWN AS WK 3.3 [?MTRS] ON NETHERLANDS 219. 19.10.83 SHOWN AS WK 6.4MTRS IN 515925N, 040443E [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS 132 [INT 1475]. NC 123. 31.8.00 SHOWN AS WKS 6.4MTRS, TO COVER WK CLOSE NE, IN 5159.367N, 0404.637E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 132 [INT 1475] [3RD EDN AUG '00, CO-PRODUCTION]. NC 132. 12.2.10 SHOWN AS WK 6.3MTRS [LAT] ON NETHERLANDS 207 [INT 1465] [1ST EDN MAR '10, 1:20,000, CO-PRODUCTION]. NC 207.
Last Amended Date Aug 15, 2022

General Comments

See Also: 27768

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FAQ

Where is the M 61 wreck located?

The M 61 wreck is located at coordinates 51 59.367 N,4 4.637 E.

How deep is the M 61 and where exactly is it located?

The M 61 lies at a depth of about 6.3 meters and is located at coordinates 51 59.367 N,4 4.637 E.

How deep is the seabed around the M 61?

The seabed around the M 61 lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the M 61 sink?

The M 61 sank on Jul 26, 1940.

When was the wreck of the M 61 discovered?

The wreck of the M 61 was discovered in 1950.

What country did the M 61 belong to?

The M 61 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the M 61?

The M 61 had a tonnage of 717 tons.

What type of wreck is the M 61?

The M 61 is classified as a minesweeper.