M63 (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
M63 (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 29.1 N,5 20.4 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.485000
  • Longitude: 5.340000
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name M63 (PROBABLY)
Type minesweeper
Flag DE
Length 59.1 m
Width 7.3 m
Tonnage 525
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1917
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1920
Original Source other
Surveying Details H7747/18 20.12.18 WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 532906N, 052024E. (GERMAN WAR NOTICE 372 8/5/18). BR STD. H6590/20 14.9.20 WRECK HAS BEEN SOUGHT FOR ON 3 OCCASIONS & NOT FOUND. (BERLIN 2873/20 A9, PREVIOUS NM 855/19(I)17). DELETE. - NM 1630/20.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 1,850HP. HAD 2 OR 3, 3.4IN OR 4.1IN GUNS & A COMPLEMENT OF 40 CREW. MINED IN THE NORTH SEA. (WARSHIPS OF WW1)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 29.1 N,5 20.4 E
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FAQ

Where is the M63 (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The M63 (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 29.1 N,5 20.4 E.

How deep is the seabed around the M63 (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the M63 (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the M63 (PROBABLY) sink?

The M63 (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 1, 1917.

When was the wreck of the M63 (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the M63 (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the M63 (PROBABLY) belong to?

The M63 (PROBABLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the M63 (PROBABLY)?

The M63 (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 525 tons.

What type of wreck is the M63 (PROBABLY)?

The M63 (PROBABLY) is classified as a minesweeper.

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