Hm Mgb 12 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hm mgb 12 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 41.726 N,5 7.864 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.695433
  • Longitude: -5.131067
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HM MGB 12
Type gunboat
Flag GB
Length 21.3 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 1.2
Tonnage 31
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 3, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1954
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H0423/41 H0423/41 POSN 514142N, 050748W [OGB]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. H5901/54 28.10.54 H5901/54 28.10.54 NOT FOUND. (HMS SCOTT SURVEY [E9720]). AMENDED TO DEAD. NAME ESTABLISHED AS 'MGB NO.12' VIA BOOK 'WARSHIPS OF WW2' BY LENTON & COLLEDGE.
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2003

Circumstances of loss

WOODEN VESSEL, BUILT 1940 BY BRITISH POWER BOAT COMPANY, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON, WITH TWIN SHAFT OIL ENGINES. OF 1000HP. BLEW UP & SUNK AFTER DETONATING A GERMAN LAID PARACHUTE MINE. (SIBI)

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FAQ

Where is the HM MGB 12 wreck located?

The HM MGB 12 wreck is located at coordinates 51 41.726 N,5 7.864 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HM MGB 12?

The seabed around the HM MGB 12 lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the HM MGB 12 sink?

The HM MGB 12 sank on Feb 3, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HM MGB 12 discovered?

The wreck of the HM MGB 12 was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HM MGB 12 belong to?

The HM MGB 12 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HM MGB 12?

The HM MGB 12 had a tonnage of 31 tons.

What type of wreck is the HM MGB 12?

The HM MGB 12 is classified as a gunboat.

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