Hm Mgb 657 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hm mgb 657 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		44 10.04 N,12 37.99 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 44.167333
  • Longitude: 12.633167
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name HM MGB 657
Type gunboat
Flag GB
Length 33.5 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 1.5
Tonnage 90
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 12, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 441000N, 123800E APPROX. (ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES MED, FEB' 1952). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 22, 2022

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY MINE WHILE ON PATROL. (ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES MED, FEB' 1952).

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FAQ

Where is the HM MGB 657 wreck located?

The HM MGB 657 wreck is located at coordinates 44 10.04 N,12 37.99 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HM MGB 657?

The seabed around the HM MGB 657 lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the HM MGB 657 sink?

The HM MGB 657 sank on Sep 12, 1944.

When was the wreck of the HM MGB 657 discovered?

The wreck of the HM MGB 657 was discovered in 1944.

What country did the HM MGB 657 belong to?

The HM MGB 657 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HM MGB 657?

The HM MGB 657 had a tonnage of 90 tons.

What type of wreck is the HM MGB 657?

The HM MGB 657 is classified as a gunboat.

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