Y.m.s. 24 (Part Of)(Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Y.m.s. 24 (part of)(probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 23.807 N,6 45.197 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.396783
  • Longitude: 6.753283
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name Y.M.S. 24 (PART OF)(PROBABLY)
Type minesweeper
Flag US
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 15, 1944
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Nov 26, 2018

Surveying Details

10.4.78 WK 27FMS SHOWN IN 432348N, 064513E ON FRENCH 5140 [1977 EDN]. CHART AS WK 27FMS. NE 3638. 16.3.87 AMEND TO WK 50MTRS IN 432351N, 064515E. NC 2166. 24.9.90 PART OF WRECK (?PRESUMABLY 'Y.M.S. 24' CLOSE SW) IN 432352N, 064515.4E [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH 50 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. (FRENCH WK NO 18036053). 4.10.93 SHOWN AS OBSTN 50MTRS ON FRENCH 6873 [1993 EDN]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, MINED WHILST ON OPERATION 'DRAGOON'.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 43 23.807 N,6 45.197 E
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FAQ

Where is the Y.M.S. 24 (PART OF)(PROBABLY) wreck located?

The Y.M.S. 24 (PART OF)(PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 43 23.807 N,6 45.197 E.

How deep is the Y.M.S. 24 (PART OF)(PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The Y.M.S. 24 (PART OF)(PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 43 23.807 N,6 45.197 E.

How deep is the seabed around the Y.M.S. 24 (PART OF)(PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the Y.M.S. 24 (PART OF)(PROBABLY) lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the Y.M.S. 24 (PART OF)(PROBABLY) sink?

The Y.M.S. 24 (PART OF)(PROBABLY) sank on Aug 15, 1944.

When was the wreck of the Y.M.S. 24 (PART OF)(PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the Y.M.S. 24 (PART OF)(PROBABLY) was discovered in 1978.

What country did the Y.M.S. 24 (PART OF)(PROBABLY) belong to?

The Y.M.S. 24 (PART OF)(PROBABLY) belonged to US.

What type of wreck is the Y.M.S. 24 (PART OF)(PROBABLY)?

The Y.M.S. 24 (PART OF)(PROBABLY) is classified as a minesweeper.

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