R.93 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
R.93 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 3.212 N,2 21.477 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.053533
  • Longitude: 2.357950
Wreck Depth -2.5 m
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name R.93 (POSSIBLY)
Type minesweeper
Flag DE
Length 38.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 1.5
Tonnage 135
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 23, 1943
Original Detection Year 1963
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date May 9, 2025

Surveying Details

H7480/51 8.2.63 INS STF IN 510317N, 022132E. (PARIS NM 52 18 03). - NM BLOCK 576/52. 4.12.74 [EUR] POSN: POSN 510316N, 022134E. NC 1352. 28.10.88 SHOWN AS STRANDED WK, DRYING 2.5MTRS. LOCATED VISUALLY AND HEIGHT DETERMINED BY POLE IN 1986. VERY LITTLE METAL DEBRIS REMAINS. (FR WK NO. 21612131). AMEND ST DRIES 2.5MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/01 19.7.89 R.93 SANK IN 510200N, 022200E, APPROX. (R VERPOORTE, 9.5.89). [WGD] POSN: 5103.212N, 0221.447E. SEP 2015/000224397 06.11.15 SHOWN AS ST WK DRIES 2.5MTRS IN 5103.212N, 0221.477E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7057. [ED4, 2015]. AMEND TO ST DRIES 2.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (R VERPOORTE).

General Comments

LITTLE DEBRIS REMAINS

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FAQ

Where is the R.93 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The R.93 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 3.212 N,2 21.477 E.

How deep is the R.93 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The R.93 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about -2.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 3.212 N,2 21.477 E.

When did the R.93 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The R.93 (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 23, 1943.

When was the wreck of the R.93 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the R.93 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1963.

What country did the R.93 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The R.93 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the R.93 (POSSIBLY)?

The R.93 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 135 tons.

What type of wreck is the R.93 (POSSIBLY)?

The R.93 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a minesweeper.

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