M 3231 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
M 3231 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 33.833 N,3 23.787 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.563883
  • Longitude: 3.396450
Wreck Depth 8.4 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name M 3231 (POSSIBLY)
Type minesweeper
Flag DE
Tonnage 268
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 9, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source other
Markers 'OG 5' G CONL LT BUOY, ISO.G.8S CLOSE NE
Surveying Details H04113/44 27.10.44 DW IN 513336N, 032418E. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2328/44. H6646/46 2.11.46 POSN SLIGHTLY AMENDED. (NETHERLANDS NM 99/775/46). NCA. H6646/46 19.7.48 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 6MTRS [3FMS]. (NETHERLANDS NM 16/2203/48). - NM 1547/48. H883/52 16.4.52 SHOWN AS WK SW 6MTRS [3FMS] IN 513353N, 032349E ON NETHERLANDS 204. NE 110. H6646/46 11.8.65 NOW WK SW 6.9MTRS [3FMS 4FT] IN 513353N, 032352E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS NM 2065/65). - NM 1433/65. H1271/72 20.3.72 CLEARANCE OPS IN HAND. (NETHERLANDS TNM 695/72). NCA YET. H1271/72 29.8.72 CLEARANCE OPS COMPLETED. (NETHERLANDS NM 2347/72). NCA YET. H4187/70 14.9.72 LEAST DEPTH NOW 9MTRS [4FMS 5FT]. (NETHERLANDS NM 2428/72). BA 110, 1872 & 3371. H4187/70 18.9.74 SHOWN AS WK SW 9MTRS ON NETHERLANDS 1448. - NM 1909/74. 8.9.76 STILL SHOWN IN 513353N, 032352E [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS. NCA. HH100/351/01 14.6.90 SANK IN APPROX 513336N, 032412E [EUR]. (R VERPOORTE). NCA. 14.10.04 SHOWN IN 5133.833N, 0323.878E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 101 [INT 1474] [6TH EDN OCT '04, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 1874. 18.9.07 SHOWN AS WK SW 8.4MTRS [LAT], MARKED BY 'OG 5' G CONL LT BUOY, ISO.G.8S CLOSE NE, ON NETHERLANDS 110 [2007 EDN CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 110.
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

3.8.42 VESSEL EX-ADMIRALTY TRAWLER TR.33. SOLD IN BELGIUM & RE-NAMED WINDROOS & LATER FREEDY. SUNK 3.8.42, RAISED AND REPAIRED BY GERMANS AND RENAMED M.3231. FINALLY SUNK BY MINE. (R VERPOORTE).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 33.833 N,3 23.787 E
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FAQ

Where is the M 3231 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The M 3231 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 33.833 N,3 23.787 E.

How deep is the M 3231 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The M 3231 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 8.4 meters and is located at coordinates 51 33.833 N,3 23.787 E.

How deep is the seabed around the M 3231 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the M 3231 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the M 3231 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The M 3231 (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 9, 1944.

When was the wreck of the M 3231 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the M 3231 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the M 3231 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The M 3231 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the M 3231 (POSSIBLY)?

The M 3231 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 268 tons.

What type of wreck is the M 3231 (POSSIBLY)?

The M 3231 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a minesweeper.

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