Sperrbrecher 134 Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Sperrbrecher 134 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
47 39.052 N,3 26.605 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 47.650867
- Longitude: -3.443417
|
| Wreck Depth |
13.8 m
|
| Water Depth |
19 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
SPERRBRECHER 134 |
|
Type
|
minesweeper
|
| Flag |
DE |
| Tonnage |
997 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Aug 8, 1944
|
| Original Detection Year |
1948 |
| Last Detection Year |
2021 |
| Original Source |
unknown |
| Markers |
E CARD SPAR BUOY 2C ENE OF WK. |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 14, 2021 |
Surveying Details
14.6.48 DW IN 473904N, 032633W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). LC 2352. 30.6.50 SHOWN AS DW IN 473908N, 032645W ON FR 5439. LC 2646. H5806/51 10.10.51 WK, LEAST DEPTH 4MTRS [2FMS], IN 473904N, 032633W MARKED BY G CON BUOYS CLOSE E & W. (PARIS NM 51 36 19). NOTE. H5816/50 4.5.62 BUOYAGE REPLACED BY RW CON BUOY, E TOPMARK. (FR NM 62 12 21). - NM 973/62. H5816/50 17.9.62 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS. (FR NM 62 33 42T). NCA. H5816/50 21.1.63 NOW WK, LEAST DEPTH 12MTRS [6.5FMS]. BUOY REMOVED. (FR NM 62 45 09). - NM 139/63. H5816/50 2.8.63 LEAST DEPTH NOW 9.2MTRS [5FMS]. (FRENCH NM'S 63 24 21 & 63 27 24). - NM 1590/63. 12.3.80 SHOWN AS WK 9.2MTRS ON FRENCH 5912. SHOWN AS WK SW 9.2MTRS ON FRENCH 5479. 22.1.81 SHOWN AS WKS 5FMS, MARKED BY E CARD SPAR BUOY ON NE 2646. 25.2.81 SHOWN IN 473903N, 032642W ON FRENCH 5560 [1980 EDN]. 6.9.83 SHOWN IN 473906N, 032642W ON FRENCH 5479 [1981 EDN]. 6.9.83 WARSHIP 'SPERRBRECHER 134' IN 473908.2N, 032635W [EUR]. LOCATED BY DIVERS. LEAST DEPTH 9.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS BY E/S. (FRENCH WK RECORDS, NO.14573111). INS AS WK 9.2MTRS IN 473908N, 032635W, MARKED BY E CARD SPAR BUOY 2.5C E. NC 2352. H4879/84 13.7.88 NOW WK, LEAST DEPTH 10.4MTRS [5FMS 4FT], IN 473905N, 032637W. (BREST NM 88 25 45). - NM 2349/88. 14.9.93 SHOWN AS WK 10.4MTRS IN 473907N, 032631W [EUR], MARKED BY E CARD BUOY 2C ENE ON FRENCH 7139 [1993 EDN]. BR STD. SEP 2009/000086524 20.7.09 NOW WK 14.1MTRS. (FRENCH NM 28/9/09). NE 2821. SEP 2012/000150692 3.8.12 NOW WK 13.8MTRS IN 4739.052N, 0326.605W [WGD]. (FRENCH NM 30/35/12).
Circumstances of loss
VESSEL, EX-MERCANTILE FALKE, WAS BOMBED AND SUNK BY ALLIED AIRCRAFT OFF ILE DE GROIX. (GERMAN SURFACE VESSELS, VOL 2).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
47 39.052 N,3 26.605 W
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FAQ
Where is the SPERRBRECHER 134 wreck located?
The SPERRBRECHER 134 wreck is located at coordinates 47 39.052 N,3 26.605 W.
How deep is the SPERRBRECHER 134 and where exactly is it located?
The SPERRBRECHER 134 lies at a depth of about 13.8 meters and is located at coordinates 47 39.052 N,3 26.605 W.
How deep is the seabed around the SPERRBRECHER 134?
The seabed around the SPERRBRECHER 134 lies at approximately 19 meters deep.
When did the SPERRBRECHER 134 sink?
The SPERRBRECHER 134 sank on Aug 8, 1944.
When was the wreck of the SPERRBRECHER 134 discovered?
The wreck of the SPERRBRECHER 134 was discovered in 1948.
What country did the SPERRBRECHER 134 belong to?
The SPERRBRECHER 134 belonged to DE.
What was the tonnage of the SPERRBRECHER 134?
The SPERRBRECHER 134 had a tonnage of 997 tons.
What type of wreck is the SPERRBRECHER 134?
The SPERRBRECHER 134 is classified as a minesweeper.