Komet Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Komet Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 45.313 N,1 55.981 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.755217
  • Longitude: -1.933017
Wreck Depth 42 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KOMET
Type armed vessel
Flag DE
Length 109.4 m
Width 15.3 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 35
Orientation 100
Tonnage 3287
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 14, 1941
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1996
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 1.2.96 WK 41MTRS IN 494522N, 015553.5W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1996, WK NO 14591324). BR STD. HH351/530/02 2.2.96 WK 41MTRS, IN 494522N, 015553.5W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 96 03 16). BR STD. 11.3.98 LIES 100/280 DEGS. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 35MTRS. POSN 494522.1N, 015553.3W [EUR]. NOTED AS 'LIMITED DIFFUSION'. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1998). AMENDED TO CINC. HH351/530/03 16.8.02 WK 41MTRS SHOWN IN 4945.36N, 0155.88W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7120. - NM 3470/02. 4.1.08 LIES IN TWO PARTS. MAIN SECTION DIVED 22.7.07 IN 4945.314N, 0155.925W TO 0155.975W [WGD]. APPEARS TO BE ABOUT 90MTRS LONG AND IS INVERTED. STANDS 15MTRS HIGH BY E/S AND DIVER. COMPLETE FROM THE STERN TO JUST FWD OF THE BRIDGE AND AFT OF THE FWD GUNS. CLEAR EVIDENCE OF REMOVABLE GUN COVERS AND SOME OF THE GUNS ARE VISIBLE. NAZI ITEMS SUCH AS PLATES WERE REPORTED WITH THE SWASTICA AND KREIGSMARINE EMBLEMS CLEARLY MARKED UPON THEM. BOW SECTION DIVED 24.7.07 IN 4945.241N, 0155.640 W TO 0155.652W [WGD]. A LITTLE LESS THAN 25MTRS LONG, BADLY DAMAGED AND APPEARS TO BE STANDING WITH THE BOW POINTING UPWARDS AND TOWARDS THE EAST. STANDS 14MTRS HIGH. THE DISTANCE FROM THE MAIN SECTION AND THE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE SUPPORTS THE REPORT OF AN EXPLOSION PRIOR TO SINKING. NO EVIDENCE OF THE FWD HOLD OR FWD GUN FOUND. ODD PIECES OF DEBRIS LOCATED BY E/S BETWEEN THE MAIN PARTS, BUT NONE OF SIGNIFICANCE. NO EVIDENCE FOUND OF TWO TORPEDO BOATS AND MINESWEEPER SUNK IN THIS ACTION. CINC REQUESTED FOR WHOLE REPORT. (M ROWLEY, EMAIL DTD 3.1.08). NCA. SEP 2008/000084195 5.12.08 WK 42MTRS SHOWN ON FRENCH 7120 [2ND EDN' 08, 1:150,000]. AMEND IN EXISTING POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1937 BY A G WESER. ORIGINALLY OWNED BY NORTH GERMAN LLOYD. OIL ENGINES FOR 19 KNOTS. SIX 5.9 INCH, 7 SMALLER GUNS. 4 TORPEDO TUBES, 1 AIRCRAFT. CONVERED TO COMMERCE RAIDER AT THE START OF WW2. WHILE ESCORTED BY FOUR MTBS AND SOME MINESWEEPERS RAN INTO HUNTING GROUP OF FIVE DESTROYERS AND SEVERAL TORPEDO BOATS. AFTER A SHORT ACTION WAS OVEWHELMED BY GUNFIRE, BLEW UP AND SANK. TWO TORPEDO BOATS AND A MINESWEEPER WERE ALSO SUNK. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the KOMET wreck located?

The KOMET wreck is located at coordinates 49 45.313 N,1 55.981 W.

How deep is the KOMET and where exactly is it located?

The KOMET lies at a depth of about 42 meters and is located at coordinates 49 45.313 N,1 55.981 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KOMET?

The seabed around the KOMET lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the KOMET sink?

The KOMET sank on Oct 14, 1941.

When was the wreck of the KOMET discovered?

The wreck of the KOMET was discovered in 1996.

What country did the KOMET belong to?

The KOMET belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the KOMET?

The KOMET had a tonnage of 3287 tons.

What type of wreck is the KOMET?

The KOMET is classified as a armed vessel.

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