Hm Mms 39 (Part Of)(Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Hm mms 39 (part of)(possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 33.408 N,1 15.732 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.556800
  • Longitude: 1.262200
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HM MMS 39 (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)
Type minesweeper
Flag GB
Sonar Length 6
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 1
Tonnage 226
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 7, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Surveying Details H02763/41 15.8.41 H02763/41 15.8.41 WK 0.3MTRS IN 513322N, 011548E. (ADMIRALTY). - PFNM 1949/41. H02763/41 3.10.41 H02763/41 3.10.41 INS AS WK 1FT. - NM 2295/41. H02763/41 3.4.44 H02763/41 3.4.44 NOW WK 4FMS 5FT. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 700/44. H4618/45 21.6.46 H4618/45 & H23800/46 21.6.46 DELETE FROM NE 1605 & LCS 1607, 1975 & 1610. H3277/66 17.9.76 H3277/66 17.9.76 WK NOT LOCATED IN CLOSE E/S SEARCH. REGULAR SEA BED PROFILE. (PLA WK REPORT, MV MAPLIN DTD 24.7.76). NCA. 8.4.87 8.4.87 SHOWN AS FOUL IN 513322N, 011548E ON PLA 221/67. SHOWN IN ERROR OLD INFO, NOT TO BE CHARTED. (TELECON PLA). NCA. 7.7.92 7.7.92 FOUL SHOWN IN 513322N, 011550E ON PLA 240(2) [DTD 7-11.5.92]. BR STD. 28.2.08 SEP 2008/000023559 28.2.08 EXAM'D 23.4.07 IN 5133.408N, 0115.732E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.4MTRS. LENGTH 6MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS, HT 1MTRS. (PLA WK REPORT DTD 22.2.08). RETAIN AS FOUL IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 28, 2008

General Comments

CONSIDERED PART OF [14204] (CLOSE NE)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 33.408 N,1 15.732 E
Hm Mms 39 (Part Of)(Possibly) on Wreck Map Hm Mms 39 (Part Of)(Possibly) Wreck on Google Map

More Minesweeper Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the HM MMS 39 (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HM MMS 39 (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 33.408 N,1 15.732 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HM MMS 39 (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HM MMS 39 (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the HM MMS 39 (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sink?

The HM MMS 39 (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 7, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HM MMS 39 (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HM MMS 39 (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HM MMS 39 (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HM MMS 39 (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HM MMS 39 (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The HM MMS 39 (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 226 tons.

What type of wreck is the HM MMS 39 (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The HM MMS 39 (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) is classified as a minesweeper.

Back to Wrecks