M 56 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
M 56 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 12.571 N,6 58.333 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.209517
  • Longitude: 6.972217
Wreck Depth 32 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name M 56 (POSSIBLY)
Type minesweeper
Flag DE
Length 58.5 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 2.3
Tonnage 480
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 9, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Surveying Details H7747/18 20.12.18 WK [OLD SYMBOL] (1917), IN 541206N, 065930E [SEE DEAD RECORD 29902]. (GERMAN WAR NOTICE 572/18). BR STD. H256/27 27.1.27 AMENDED TO NDW (1917). NE 2182A. H3734/69 17.10.72 NOW WK SW 32.3MTRS [18FMS], IN 541236N, 065833E. (HAMBURG NM 3292/72). NE 1405. 8.11.77 AMENDED TO WK SW 31.3MTRS [17FMS 4FT]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1405. SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 541200N, 065800E. (DIE DEUTSCHEN KRIEGSSCHIFFE) 30.4.87 SHOWN AS WK SW 32MTRS ON GERMAN 87D [1986 EDN]. NE 2182B. 18.2.94 WK SW 33.3MTRS SHOWN ON GERMAN 50 [REPRINT CORRECT TO 17.12.93]. BR STD. 27.10.07 SHOWN IN 5412.56N, 0658.47E [WGD] ON GERMAN 87 [INT 1413] [APR '06 EDN, ADOPTION]. NC 1635. 17.4.15 SHOWN AS SW 32.9MTRS [LAT] IN 5412.560N, 0658.470E [WGD] ON GERMAN 87 [EDN 10, DTD 3.15].
Last Amended Date Dec 12, 2018

Circumstances of loss

MINED IN N SEA. (GERMAN WAR NOTICE 572/18 & WARSHIPS OF WW1). BUILT 1916 BY VULCAN. MINED WITH LOSS OF 6 LIVES. (DIE DEUTSCHEN KRIEGSSCHIFFE)

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FAQ

Where is the M 56 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The M 56 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 12.571 N,6 58.333 E.

How deep is the M 56 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The M 56 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 32 meters and is located at coordinates 54 12.571 N,6 58.333 E.

How deep is the seabed around the M 56 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the M 56 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the M 56 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The M 56 (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 9, 1917.

When was the wreck of the M 56 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the M 56 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the M 56 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The M 56 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the M 56 (POSSIBLY)?

The M 56 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 480 tons.

What type of wreck is the M 56 (POSSIBLY)?

The M 56 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a minesweeper.

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