Hm B.y.m.s. 2030 Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Hm b.y.m.s. 2030 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
49 27.908 N,0 2.109 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 49.465133
- Longitude: -0.035150
|
| Wreck Depth |
9.2 m
|
| Water Depth |
10 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
HM B.Y.M.S. 2030 |
|
Type
|
minesweeper
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
39.6 m |
| Width |
7.6 m |
| Tonnage |
290 |
| Tonnage Type |
displacement |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Oct 8, 1944
|
| Original Detection Year |
1944 |
| Last Detection Year |
2018 |
| Original Source |
published World War 2 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
May 7, 2018 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck of HM BYMS 2030 is located at coordinates 49 27.908 N, 0 2.109 W in the English Channel off the coast of Normandy, France. This underwater obstruction has a historical survey record dating back to February 1945, when it was first recorded as a wreck with a clearance of less than 20 meters. Over the decades, hydrographic surveys by the UK Hydrographic Office and French authorities updated the site's least depth, noting changes from an initial 6.2 meters to 9.2 meters, before settling on its current charted position at 49 27.908 N, 0 2.109 W.
Surveying Details
H03856/44 7.2.45 WK, CLEARANCE LESS THAN 20MTRS, IN 492800N, 000212W. (ADMIRALTY). CHART AS DW. - NM 371/45. H371/59 11.2.59 NOW WK 6.2MTRS IN 492755N, 000203W [EUR]. (FR NM 58 4 23). AMEND WK 3FMS 2FT. - NM 182/59. 1.10.74 WK 6.2MTRS SHOWN IN 492755N, 000200W [EUR] ON FR 6603. NC 2146. H2340/87 26.4.88 WK 9.2MTRS IN 492755N, 000202W [EUR]. (FR NM 88 12 34). AMEND WK 5FMS. - NM 1435/88. 13.12.89 SHOWN WITH LEAST DEPTH 6.2MTRS IN 1987 FR WK RECORDS NO.14590103. [PRE FR NM 88 12 34 SHOWN ABOVE]. WK 9.2MTRS SHOWN IN 492758N, 000202W [EUR] ON FR 6736 [2ND EDN 1989]. NE 2146. 17.9.09 SHOWN IN 4927.908N, 0002.109W [WGD] ON BA 2897 [EDN 2 DTD 25.10.07].
Circumstances of loss
MINED & SANK OFF LE HAVRE. (WW2SL).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
49 27.908 N,0 2.109 W
Hm B.y.m.s. 2030 on Wreck Map
Hm B.y.m.s. 2030 Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the HM B.Y.M.S. 2030 wreck located?
The HM B.Y.M.S. 2030 wreck is located at coordinates 49 27.908 N,0 2.109 W.
How deep is the HM B.Y.M.S. 2030 and where exactly is it located?
The HM B.Y.M.S. 2030 lies at a depth of about 9.2 meters and is located at coordinates 49 27.908 N,0 2.109 W.
How deep is the seabed around the HM B.Y.M.S. 2030?
The seabed around the HM B.Y.M.S. 2030 lies at approximately 10 meters deep.
When did the HM B.Y.M.S. 2030 sink?
The HM B.Y.M.S. 2030 sank on Oct 8, 1944.
When was the wreck of the HM B.Y.M.S. 2030 discovered?
The wreck of the HM B.Y.M.S. 2030 was discovered in 1944.
What country did the HM B.Y.M.S. 2030 belong to?
The HM B.Y.M.S. 2030 belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the HM B.Y.M.S. 2030?
The HM B.Y.M.S. 2030 had a tonnage of 290 tons.
What type of wreck is the HM B.Y.M.S. 2030?
The HM B.Y.M.S. 2030 is classified as a minesweeper.