M 6 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
M 6 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 17.96 N,4 34.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.299333
  • Longitude: 4.581667
Wreck Depth 25 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name M 6
Type minesweeper
Flag DE
Length 55.2 m
Width 7.3 m
Tonnage 425
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 31, 1918
Original Detection Year 1921
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Sep 5, 1995

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater Wreck M 6 located at coordinates 55 17.96 N, 4 34.9 E in the North Sea. Historical hydrographic survey records indicate this German wreck is classified as non-dangerous to navigation with a safe clearance depth of over 12 meters.

Surveying Details

H3506/21 7.6.21 WK IN 551800N, 043500E. NOT A DANGER TO NAVIGATION, THERE BEING A DEPTH OF 12MTRS OR MORE, OVER IT. (GERMAN WK LIST). INS AS NDW (1918). NC 2182B. 2.3.71 AMEND TO NDW. NC 2182B. 7.8.72 WKS SHOWN IN 551820N, 043500E & 551740N, 043610E ON DANISH FISHERIES 5504 [1968 EDN REC'D 23.10.70]. 20.8.76 AMEND TO USCPA 25MTRS. NC 267. 4.1.84 SHOWN AS USCPA 25MTRS ON DANISH 93 (INT 1044) [OCT'83 EDN]. HH328/470/01 5.9.95 DELETE USC PA 25MTRS IN 551800N, 043454E. (GERMAN NM 34/(21)50/95). - NM 3386/95.

Circumstances of loss

MINED IN N SEA.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 17.96 N,4 34.9 E
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FAQ

Where is the M 6 wreck located?

The M 6 wreck is located at coordinates 55 17.96 N,4 34.9 E.

How deep is the M 6 and where exactly is it located?

The M 6 lies at a depth of about 25 meters and is located at coordinates 55 17.96 N,4 34.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the M 6?

The seabed around the M 6 lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the M 6 sink?

The M 6 sank on Jul 31, 1918.

When was the wreck of the M 6 discovered?

The wreck of the M 6 was discovered in 1921.

What country did the M 6 belong to?

The M 6 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the M 6?

The M 6 had a tonnage of 425 tons.

What type of wreck is the M 6?

The M 6 is classified as a minesweeper.

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