M3 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
M3 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 48.26 N,4 51.39 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.804333
  • Longitude: -4.856500
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name M3
Type barge
Length 20 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2007
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Jul 27, 2009

Surveying Details

18.6.07 SEP 2007/000043950 18.6.07 TARGET BARGE M3 WITH MOORING, SUNK ON LOCATION IN 5448.26N, 0451.39W [WGD]. (SALVAGE & MOORING OFFICER (N) HN & EMAIL DTD 13.6.07). 18.6.07 18.6.07 BARGE WILL NOT BE RAISED, IS 20MTRS IN LENGTH WITH 50MTRS OF MOORING ATTACHED TO IT & HAS BEEN SUNK APPROX 2/3 YEARS. (SALVAGE & MOORING OFFICER (N), TELCON, 18.6.07). INS DW AND RETAIN CHARTED LEGEND 'TARGET BARGE M3'. - NM 3330/07. 27.7.09 SEP 2009/000092192 27.7.09 LIGHT FLOAT AT TARGET BARGE M3 REMOVED. (P DOUGLAS, NAV MANAGER, NLB, EMAIL DTD 21.7.09). RETAIN DW, DELETE LEGEND: 'TARGET BARGE M3'. - NM 4444/09.

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FAQ

Where is the M3 wreck located?

The M3 wreck is located at coordinates 54 48.26 N,4 51.39 W.

How deep is the seabed around the M3?

The seabed around the M3 lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the M3 discovered?

The wreck of the M3 was discovered in 2007.

What type of wreck is the M3?

The M3 is classified as a barge.

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