Minesweeper Wreck 57411

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 29.698 N,5 16.535 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.494967
  • Longitude: -5.275583
Wreck Depth 44 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type minesweeper
Sonar Length 60
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 6.8
Orientation 100
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2001
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 18, 2001

Surveying Details

HH090/799/01 18.10.01 HH090/799/01 18.10.01 EXAM'D 12.8.01 IN 5029.698N, 0516.535W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44.1 IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.8MTRS. LIES 100/280 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN AND SCATTERED. SIZEABLE PIECES LIE TO THE SE OF THE MAIN BODY. BELIEVED TO BE A COASTER. (NP 1008, HI 799). BR STD. HH100/351/18 31.12.01 HH100/351/18 31.12.01 THIS IS A WW2 MINESWEEPER. PARAVANE IN THE SIDE OF THE HULL. (G J POUND). NCA.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP AND SCATTERED

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