G-42 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
G-42 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 8.29 N,1 34.81 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.138167
  • Longitude: 1.580167
Wreck Depth 40 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name G-42 (POSSIBLY)
Type destroyer
Flag DE
Length 83.2 m
Width 8.2 m
Sonar Length 25.4
Sonar Width 6.7
Shadow Height 7.6
Orientation 30
Tonnage 1147
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 21, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Sep 6, 2007

Surveying Details

SUNK IN APPROX 510900N, 013700E. H4667/70 4.1.70 H4667/70 4.1.70 NOT FOUND DURING DISPROVING SEARCH UP TO 1000YDS FROM REPORTED POSN. (HMS BEAGLE, 13.10.70). H2350/85 9.12.86 H2350/85 9.12.86 WK EXAM'D 30.7.86 IN 510817N, 013457E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38 IN GEN DEPTH 46-49MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 10.3MTRS, LENGTH 40MTRS APPROX. LYING 015/195DEGS. GIVES STRONG SONAR & MAGNETIC RESPONSE. (NP 1016, HI 317A). BR STD. HH091/159/01 6.9.07 HH091/159/01 6.9.07 EXAM'D 3.10.06 IN 5108.290N, 0134.810E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 40.44 IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. LENGTH 25.4MTRS, WIDTH 6.7MTRS, HT 7.6MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS WITH BOWS 210 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (OSAE, HI 1159). AMEND WK 40MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

RAMMED & SUNK BY HMS BROKE. (FLEMING).

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS SSW

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FAQ

Where is the G-42 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The G-42 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 8.29 N,1 34.81 E.

How deep is the G-42 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The G-42 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 51 8.29 N,1 34.81 E.

How deep is the seabed around the G-42 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the G-42 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the G-42 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The G-42 (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 21, 1917.

When was the wreck of the G-42 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the G-42 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the G-42 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The G-42 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the G-42 (POSSIBLY)?

The G-42 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1147 tons.

What type of wreck is the G-42 (POSSIBLY)?

The G-42 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a destroyer.

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