Hms Melbreack Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Hms melbreack Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
49 58.098 N,0 25.686 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 41.6 m |
| Water Depth | 48 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | HMS MELBREACK |
| Shadow Height | 6.2 |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year | 1944 |
| Last Detection Year | 1990 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | H03737/44 24.7.44 HMS MELBREAK WAS DAMAGED BY UNDERWATER EXPLOSION WHILE ATTACKING ASDIC CONTACT IN 495800N, 002512W, APPROX. APPARENTLY SUBMERGED AMMUNITION IN BULK. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH). H3898/82 7.12.82 WK 41MTRS [22FMS] IN 495809N, 002536W [EUR]. (BREST NM 82 46 24). BR STD. 19.9.90 WK 41MTRS SHOWN IN 495809N, 002536W ON FR 6857 [1986]. UNKNOWN IN 495809.2N, 002536.6W [EUR]. ACCURACY +/-20MTRS. EXAM'D BY E/S & MAGNETOMETER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41.6 IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. STANDS 6.2MTRS HIGH. (FR WK RECORDS NO.14590368). NC 2613. [WGD] POSN: 4958.098N, 0025.686W. |
| Last Amended Date | Feb 13, 2012 |
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