G 88 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
G 88 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 23.567 N,3 13.205 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.392783
  • Longitude: 3.220083
Wreck Depth 6.2 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name G 88
Type destroyer
Flag DE
Length 82.9 m
Width 8.2 m
Tonnage 1147
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H219/19 4.1.19 WK (OLD SYMBOL)(PA)(1918) IN POSN 009DEG, 2.6M FROM ZEEBRUGGE PIER HD, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY. (GERMAN WAR NOTICE, 24.4.18). - NM 193/19. 1.1.23 AMENDED TO DW PA (1918). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H808/24 31.1.24 NOW MARKED BY G CAN BUOY. (HAGUE NM 21/223/36/370) H387/25 15.1.25 AMENDED TO DW, IN 512338N, 031310E. (BELGIAN HYDRO). - NM 988/25. H1427/28 5.3.28 SHOWN AS WK [5.3MTRS] 17FT, BUOY REMOVED ON SURVEY [E1133/3]. BR STD. H9071/31 23.12.31 NOW MARKED BY G CAN BUOY CLOSE SE. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 54/32. H1883/45 18.4.45 BUOY REMOVED. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1097/45 17.10.56 AMENDED TO WK SW 5.4MTRS [2FMS 5FT] IN 512336N, 031316E. (HAGUE NM 173/2392/56). BR STD. H2731/85 10.3.87 AMENDED TO WK SW 6.2MTRS [3FMS 2FT] IN 512337N, 031317E. (OSTEND NM 143/86). BR STD. 6.5.91 UNKNOWN WK, SWEPT CLEAR AT 5.4MTRS IN 512336N, 031316E [EUR]. (NETH WK RECORDS SEP'90 EDN, NO.S10 1405). NCA. 31.5.07 SHOWN AS WK SW 6.2MTRS IN 5123.567N, 0313.205E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 101 [INT 1474] [JUN 2006 EDN LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 1874.
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1916. TORPEDOED BY BRITISH COASTAL MOTOR BOAT. (WARSHIPS OF WW1).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 23.567 N,3 13.205 E
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FAQ

Where is the G 88 wreck located?

The G 88 wreck is located at coordinates 51 23.567 N,3 13.205 E.

How deep is the G 88 and where exactly is it located?

The G 88 lies at a depth of about 6.2 meters and is located at coordinates 51 23.567 N,3 13.205 E.

How deep is the seabed around the G 88?

The seabed around the G 88 lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the G 88 discovered?

The wreck of the G 88 was discovered in 1918.

What country did the G 88 belong to?

The G 88 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the G 88?

The G 88 had a tonnage of 1147 tons.

What type of wreck is the G 88?

The G 88 is classified as a destroyer.

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