Philipp M Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Philipp m Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 44.853 N,2 12.022 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.747550
  • Longitude: 2.200367
Wreck Depth 39.62 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PHILIPP M
Type steam ship
Flag CA
Length 80.5 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 7
Sonar Length 89
Sonar Width 36.5
Shadow Height 8.4
Orientation 161
Tonnage 2085
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 24, 1944
Bottom Texture 1,4
Scour Dimensions 044.0,022.0,004.0,343
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H0945/44 26.2.44 LOCATED IN TWO PARTS A 010DEG 1700YDS FROM HEARTY KNOLL BUOY. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 30FT, FOUL AT 34FT. PART B 000DEG, 280YDS FROM PART A, OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 35FT MLWS. (FOIC YARMOUTH 26.2.44). H0945/44 5.3.44 DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 40FT(FOIC YARMOUTH 5.3.44) H0945/44 14.4.44 INS AS WK 6FMS 4FT. - NM 817/44. H0945/44 21.4.50 EXAM'D IN 534438N, 021206E. OROPESA SWEEP AFTER DISPERSAL CLEAR AT 55FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 116FT IN GEN DEPTH 137FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 6.4.50). AMEND TO WK 9FMS 1FT IN REVISED POSN. - NM 643/50. H3730/69 18.9.69 NO SIGN ON GENERAL SONAR SWEEP. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 47/69). H6285/69 26.1.70 NOT FOUND USING MAGNETOMETER E/S OR SIDE SCAN SONAR BY KH SURVEY. (KH LETTER 15.6.70). H2233/71 25.1.71 NOT FOUND IN CHARTED POSN, ANOTHER WRECK FOUND 1650METRES NNW. (HMS ECHO, HI 5, 31.12.70). DELETED. LC 1504. H4398/71 16.9.71 LOCATED IN 524458N, 021205 [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 30.0MTRS, NOT FOULED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35.8MTRS IN 43.0MTRS. SCOUR 44.6MTRS. LIES APPROX N/S, LENGTH 330FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 23.6.71). INS AS SW 16FMS. BR STD. 5.4.72 AMEND TO WK 30MTRS. NC 1543. 21.11.72 SHOWN IN 524438N, 021204E [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS FISHERIES 1954, 7.11.72. 26.3.73 AMEND TO SW 30MTRS. NC 106. HH090/616/01 15.9.94 EXAM/D 27.7.94 IN 524449.7N, 021208.3E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR 38.0, FOUL 38.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38.0 IN GEN DEPTH 44.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 44.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.7MTRS. LENGTH 55MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEGS. WK IS IN TWO MAIN PIECES WITH HULL PROBABLY UPTURNED. ORIENTATION OF BOTH PIECES IS SIMILAR. (GARDLINE, HI 616). SEP 2020/000100123 13.05.20 EXAM/D 26.12.18 IN 5244.853N, 0212.022E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 39.62MTRS, LENGTH 89MTRS, WIDTH 36.5MTRS, HT 8.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 161/341 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 44MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS, 4MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 343 DEGS. WRECK BROKEN INTO TOW PARTS. SMALLER SECTION TO THE NORTH 41MTRS. SECTION APPEARS INVERTED. LARGER SECTION TO THE SOUTH, 46MTRS, ON ITS SIDE. UKHO COMMENT: LENGTH AND WIDTH REPORTED ARE BOTH PIECES OF WRECKAGE INCLUDED TOGETHER.(MERITAITO, HI 1580). AMEND NDW 39MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 13, 2020

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY E BOAT WITH THE LOSS OF 7 LIVES.

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS, PROBABLY INVERTED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 44.853 N,2 12.022 E
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FAQ

Where is the PHILIPP M wreck located?

The PHILIPP M wreck is located at coordinates 52 44.853 N,2 12.022 E.

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

The PHILIPP M lies at a depth of about 39.62 meters and is located at coordinates 52 44.853 N,2 12.022 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PHILIPP M?

The seabed around the PHILIPP M lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the PHILIPP M sink?

The PHILIPP M sank on Feb 24, 1944.

When was the wreck of the PHILIPP M discovered?

The wreck of the PHILIPP M was discovered in 1944.

What country did the PHILIPP M belong to?

The PHILIPP M belonged to CA.

What was the tonnage of the PHILIPP M?

The PHILIPP M had a tonnage of 2085 tons.

What type of wreck is the PHILIPP M?

The PHILIPP M is classified as a steam ship.

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