Hms Minster Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Hms minster Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
49 27.494 N,1 4.824 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 49.458233
- Longitude: -1.080400
|
| Water Depth |
6 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
HMS MINSTER |
|
Type
|
military vessel
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
67.5 m |
| Width |
10.3 m |
| Sonar Length |
100 |
| Orientation |
135 |
| Tonnage |
707 |
| Tonnage Type |
displacement |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jun 8, 1944
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1944 |
| Last Detection Year |
2019 |
| Original Source |
published World War 2 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
Jun 12, 2019 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
Underwater Wreck Survey Details for HMS Minster located off the coast of Normandy France. The wreck of the HMS Minster is positioned at coordinates 49 27.494 N, 1 4.824 W in the English Channel. Originally reported as a stranded wreck in 1944 and later confirmed as submerged, the vessel is identified as a dangerous underwater obstruction to navigation. Recent survey data indicates the wreck lies in a northeast to southwest orientation with the bow pointing northeast. The structural integrity of the wreck shows the boilers as the highest point rising approximately 4 meters from the seabed. The general depth at the site is 7 meters. This site is documented in international hydrographic records and remains a point of interest for maritime navigation and historical wreck mapping.
Surveying Details
H02730/44 26.7.44 STRANDED WK IN 492730N, 010448W APPROX. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1614/44. H02730/44 13.2.56 NO LONGER SHOWS ABOVE WATER. (PARIS NM 55 42 14). - NM 277/56. 29.3.61 CONFLICT ON POSN WITH FRENCH NAVAL AUTHORITIES IN MAISON ROYER. POSN OF LCI 232 QUOTED. QUESTION OF SALVAGE & OWNERSHIP. (CP 56929/60). 22.1.76 SHOWN AS DW ED ON FRENCH 6614D. BR STD. H4984/74 25.10.79 SHOWN AS DW ON FRENCH 847 [AUG '79 EDN]. BR STD. H1310/88 7.3.88 DEFINITELY IDENTIFIED AS WK OF HMS MINSTER. FIXED BY TORAN. (J COULON, 20.12.87). PLOTS IN 492800N, 010412W. NCA. 7.3.88 WK, DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION, IN 492733N, 010445W. IN GEN DEPTH 7MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS NO.14591066). NCA. 10.5.90 DW PD SHOWN IN 492733N, 010445W ON FR 7056 [1986 EDN]. NC 2613. 17.5.07 LIES NE/SW WITH BOWS NE. HIGH POINT IS BOILERS, SOME 4MTRS HIGH. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). NCA. 7.2.13 [WGD] POSN: 4927.492N, 0104.830W.
Circumstances of loss
HIRED AS A NETLAYER IN 1940. MINED. (WW2SL)
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
49 27.494 N,1 4.824 W
Hms Minster on Wreck Map
Hms Minster Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the HMS MINSTER wreck located?
The HMS MINSTER wreck is located at coordinates 49 27.494 N,1 4.824 W.
How deep is the seabed around the HMS MINSTER?
The seabed around the HMS MINSTER lies at approximately 6 meters deep.
When did the HMS MINSTER sink?
The HMS MINSTER sank on Jun 8, 1944.
When was the wreck of the HMS MINSTER discovered?
The wreck of the HMS MINSTER was discovered in 1944.
What country did the HMS MINSTER belong to?
The HMS MINSTER belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the HMS MINSTER?
The HMS MINSTER had a tonnage of 707 tons.
What type of wreck is the HMS MINSTER?
The HMS MINSTER is classified as a military vessel.