M 345 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
M 345 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 2.813 N,2 6.076 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.046883
  • Longitude: 2.101267
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name M 345 (POSSIBLY)
Type minesweeper
Flag DE
Length 62.5 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 775
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 18, 1944
Original Detection Year 1950
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H3567/49 28.2.50 SW 8.5 MTRS IN 510246N, 020608E. (AUTHORITY UNKNOWN). INS AS SW 4FMS 4FT. - NM 1386/48. H3003/51 3.8.51 AMEND TO WK 8.5 MTRS. AMEND TO WK 4FMS 4FT H753/58 11.8.58 AMEND POSN TO 510252N, 020612E. LC 323. H2436/64 4.3.71 AMEND TO WK 15.8MTRS. (FRENCH NM 71 04 06). AMEND TO SW 8FMS 4FT. NE 323. H2436/64 12.9.72 AMEND TO WK 16.0MTRS. ON NC 323. 16.5.75 WK 15.8MTRS IN 510252N, 020615E SHOWN ON FRENCH 5519. NC 323. 28.2.77 SHOWN AS WK 16MTRS ON FRENCH 6651. 22.3.78 SHOWN AS WK 15.8 MTRS ON FRENCH 6501, (LARGEST SCALE). 27.10.88 1987 FR WK RECORDS NO 21612136 & FR 7057 [1987] SHOW WK ED 15.8MTRS IN 510251.5N, 020609E [EUR]. LEVELLED OR ERODED TO LEVEL OF SEABED IN 1970. NC 323. HH100/351/01 16.6.89 GERMAN MINESWEEPER M.345 WAS SUNK IN 510305N, 020706E, APPROX. (R VERPOORTE, 9.5.89). NCA. 6.2.89 [OGB] POSN: 510246.5N, 020611E. NC 323. HH351/410/05 20.9.02 DELETE LEGEND 'ED'. (FRENCH NM 02 36 04). BR STD. 23.7.13 SHOWN IN 5102.813N, 0206.076E [WGD] ON BA 1350 [EDN 8 DTD 10.5.07]. SEP 2015/000164272 18.9.15 SHOWN AS WK 15.3MTRS IN 5102.800N, 0206.173E [WGD] ON BE 11 [NE, DTD 1.7.15]. AMEND TO DW 15.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2015/000224397 05.11.15 WK 15.8MTRS IN 5102.813N, 0206.076E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7057. [ED4, 2015]. AMEND TO DW 15.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2016/000062376 18.3.16 NOW A FOUL. (FRENCH NM 10/47/16). AMEND TO FOUL.
Last Amended Date May 9, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SUNK DURING AN AIR ATTACK.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 2.813 N,2 6.076 E
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FAQ

Where is the M 345 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The M 345 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 2.813 N,2 6.076 E.

How deep is the seabed around the M 345 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the M 345 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the M 345 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The M 345 (POSSIBLY) sank on May 18, 1944.

When was the wreck of the M 345 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the M 345 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1950.

What country did the M 345 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The M 345 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the M 345 (POSSIBLY)?

The M 345 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 775 tons.

What type of wreck is the M 345 (POSSIBLY)?

The M 345 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a minesweeper.

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