Hms M 21 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms m 21 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 13.767 N,2 53.283 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.229450
  • Longitude: 2.888050
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS M 21
Type Equipment
Flag GB
Length 51.8 m
Width 9.5 m
Tonnage 540
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 20, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1921
Original Source other
Markers G CONL WK BUOY CLOSE NW
Surveying Details H6461/18 5.11.18 WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 511346N, 025317E, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY CLOSE NW. IT HAS BEEBN DECIDED TO ABANDON WK TO BELGIAN GOVERNMENT FOR DEMOLITION. (EXTRACT FROM M BRANCH AQUAINT M64276/20). - FNM 707/18. H6187/21 15.10.21 WK HAS BEEN BLOWN UP AND HAS DISAPPEARED. WK BUOY HAS BEEN REMOVED. (LL, 11.10.21) AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE.
Last Amended Date Aug 30, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1915 BY RAYLTON DIXON. MINED OFF OSTENDE. (SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 13.767 N,2 53.283 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS M 21 wreck located?

The HMS M 21 wreck is located at coordinates 51 13.767 N,2 53.283 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS M 21?

The seabed around the HMS M 21 lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the HMS M 21 sink?

The HMS M 21 sank on Oct 20, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMS M 21 discovered?

The wreck of the HMS M 21 was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HMS M 21 belong to?

The HMS M 21 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS M 21?

The HMS M 21 had a tonnage of 540 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS M 21?

The HMS M 21 is classified as a equipment.