Y 340 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Y 340 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 17 N,10 49.4 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.283333
  • Longitude: 10.823333
Wreck Depth 5 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name Y 340
Type cutter
Flag DK
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 11, 1952
Original Detection Year 1952
Last Detection Year 1952
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Oct 8, 2005

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck Y340 located at coordinates 55 17 N, 10 49.4 E was a Danish military cutter lost in a collision on August 6 1952 and successfully raised on September 1 1952 leaving no further action required

Surveying Details

H5546/52 22.9.52 WK 2.75FMS [5MTRS] IN 551700N, 104924E, MARKED BY G FLAG CLOSE SW. (DANISH NM 1391/52) - NM 1866/52. H5546/52 3.10.52 DELETE. (DANISH NM 1500/52) AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 1986/52. 10.3.72 DANISH M CUTTER Y340 LOST IN COLLISION IN 551706N, 104924E [EUR] ON 6.8.1952. RAISED ON 1.9.1952. (DANISH WK RECORDS NO.517049) AMENDED TO LIFT. NFA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 17 N,10 49.4 E
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FAQ

Where is the Y 340 wreck located?

The Y 340 wreck is located at coordinates 55 17 N,10 49.4 E.

How deep is the Y 340 and where exactly is it located?

The Y 340 lies at a depth of about 5 meters and is located at coordinates 55 17 N,10 49.4 E.

How deep is the seabed around the Y 340?

The seabed around the Y 340 lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the Y 340 sink?

The Y 340 sank on Aug 11, 1952.

When was the wreck of the Y 340 discovered?

The wreck of the Y 340 was discovered in 1952.

What country did the Y 340 belong to?

The Y 340 belonged to DK.

What type of wreck is the Y 340?

The Y 340 is classified as a cutter.

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