G 96 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
G 96 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 13.633 N,2 38.07 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.227217
  • Longitude: 2.634500
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name G 96 (POSSIBLY)
Type destroyer
Flag DE
Length 84.4 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 1147
Tonnage Type net
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 26, 1917
Original Detection Year 1964
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 14, 2000

Surveying Details

H216/19 4.1.19 WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 511500N, 023836E. (GERMAN WAR NOTICE, 24.4.18) BA 1872. H7966/24 30.12.24 SHOWN AS ST PA IN 511502N, 023837E ON FRENCH 5094. AMEND TO DW. NE 1872. H6345/26 4.11.26 AMENDED TO DW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BA 324. H8932/31 4.1.32 NOT SHOWN ON SURVEY [E3514]. DELETE. - NM ACTION. H1545/64 29.4.64 WK, LEAST DEPTH 7.6MTRS, IN 511341N, 023809E. (OSTENDE NM 62/64) - NM 860/64. H2731/85 14.10.88 POSN NOW FOUL. (OOSTENDE NM 117/88) - NM 3420/88. HH100/351/01 10.8.89 G 96 SANK IN 511500N, 023806E APPROX. (R VERPOORTE, 9.5.89). 14.4.00 NOT SHOWN ON BELGIAN D11 [1998 EDN]. AMENDED TO DEAD. NE 1872.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1916 BY GERMANIAWERFT, KIEL. MINED. 4 LIVES LOST. (DIE DEUTSCHEN KRIEGSSCHIFFE VOL.2 & R VERPOORTE).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 13.633 N,2 38.07 E
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FAQ

Where is the G 96 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The G 96 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 13.633 N,2 38.07 E.

How deep is the seabed around the G 96 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the G 96 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the G 96 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The G 96 (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 26, 1917.

When was the wreck of the G 96 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the G 96 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1964.

What country did the G 96 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The G 96 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the G 96 (POSSIBLY)?

The G 96 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1147 tons.

What type of wreck is the G 96 (POSSIBLY)?

The G 96 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a destroyer.

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