M49 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
M49 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 21.51 N,7 48.08 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.358500
  • Longitude: 7.801333
Wreck Depth 15.5 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name M49
Type minesweeper
Flag DE
Length 58.4 m
Width 7.3 m
Shadow Height 4
Tonnage 425
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 7, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details HH100/351/22 28.9.05 WK OF GERMAN WW1 MINESWEEPER LOCATED, BY DIVERS, IN 5521.510N, 0748.078E [WGD]. LIES IN 2 PIECES, WITH 2 GUNS FORWARD AND 1 AFT. (AEGIR SUB-AQUA CLUB, TELECON 21.9.05). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH100/351/22 31.10.05 WK STANDS NO MORE THAN 4MTRS HIGH AT ITS HIGHEST POINT, WHICH IS THE GUN AFT THE BOILER, AND WRECK LIES ON ITS STARBOARD SIDE. (K HEATH, E-MAIL DTD 31.10.05). DANISH HO INFORMED. NFA YET. HH331/410/03 30.11.05 WK PROJECTING 4MTRS ABOVE SEABED LIES IN 5521.51N, 0748.08E [WGD]. DEPTH OVER ESTIMATED TO BE 16MTRS. (DANISH NM 46/1124/05). BR STD. HH331/410/03 6.12.05 NOW WK USC 16MTRS IN 5521.51N, 0748.08E [WGD]. (DANISH NM 47/420/05). - NM 83/06. HH100/351/22 5.4.06 IDENTIFIED AS M49 BY 3 GUNS. SINKING POSN FOR M49 GIVEN AS 5517.0N, 0743.0E IN GERMAN WARSHIPS 1815-1945 BY GRONNER. (K HEATH, E-MAIL DTD 4.4.06) NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 2, 2021

Circumstances of loss

TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 1400 NHP, TWO SHAFTS. 3 X 3.4INCH GUNS. MINED WITH LOSS OF 6 LIVES. (WARSHIPS OF WW1 & K HEATH)

General Comments

IN 2 PIECES, LYING ON STARBOARD SIDE, HEIGHT FROM DIVER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 21.51 N,7 48.08 E
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FAQ

Where is the M49 wreck located?

The M49 wreck is located at coordinates 55 21.51 N,7 48.08 E.

How deep is the M49 and where exactly is it located?

The M49 lies at a depth of about 15.5 meters and is located at coordinates 55 21.51 N,7 48.08 E.

How deep is the seabed around the M49?

The seabed around the M49 lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the M49 sink?

The M49 sank on May 7, 1917.

When was the wreck of the M49 discovered?

The wreck of the M49 was discovered in 1917.

What country did the M49 belong to?

The M49 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the M49?

The M49 had a tonnage of 425 tons.

What type of wreck is the M49?

The M49 is classified as a minesweeper.

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