Yms 382 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Yms 382 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 23.035 N,3 9.074 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.383917
  • Longitude: -3.151233
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YMS 382
Type minesweeper
Flag NO
Length 41.5 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 1.8
Tonnage 260
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 7, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H0148/45 4.3.60 H0148/45 4.3.60 SUNK IN 502200N, 030900W. (MINESWEEPING SUMMARY, 9.5.45). H0113/45 4.3.60 H0113/45 4.3.60 SONAR CONTACT IN 502300N, 030900W. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 7.5.45). 1.10.97 1.10.97 AMENDED TO LIVE. POSN 502300N, 030900W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. 1.5.13 1.5.13 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

1.5.45 3RD MINESWEEPER DIVISION (NYMS 379, 380, 381 & 382) WERE TRANSFERRED FROM CHERBOURG TO PLYMOUTH ABOUT 1.5.45. AT 1700HRS 7.5.45 THEY LEFT PLYMOUTH WITH ORDERS FOR ROSYTH. WAS TORPEDOED BY U1023. 22 MEN LOST. (U1023 LATER BECAME BRITISH BOAT N 86, USED FOR TESTS AND LATER SUNK IN OPERATION DEADLIGHT 7.1.46). NYMS 382 WAS ARMED WITH 1 X 3 INCH AND 2 X 20MM OERLIKON. CARRIED 18 DEPTH CHARGES AND HAD A COMPLEMENT OF 33.

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FAQ

Where is the YMS 382 wreck located?

The YMS 382 wreck is located at coordinates 50 23.035 N,3 9.074 W.

How deep is the seabed around the YMS 382?

The seabed around the YMS 382 lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the YMS 382 sink?

The YMS 382 sank on May 7, 1945.

When was the wreck of the YMS 382 discovered?

The wreck of the YMS 382 was discovered in 1945.

What country did the YMS 382 belong to?

The YMS 382 belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the YMS 382?

The YMS 382 had a tonnage of 260 tons.

What type of wreck is the YMS 382?

The YMS 382 is classified as a minesweeper.

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