S 220 Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
S 220 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 16.69 N,2 52.377 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.278167
  • Longitude: 2.872950
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name S 220
Type military vessel
Flag DE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H5262/56 4.9.69 SW 5.8MTRS IN 511643N, 025228E. (OSTEND NMS 133 & 156/69). INS AS SW 3FMS 1FT. - NM 1450/69. H3280/66 2.2.71 NOW SW 5.5MTRS. (BELGIAN SURVEY, 1969 - K5889). NC 125. H4489/76 29.1.85 POSN NOW 511644.4N, 025227.3E [EUR]. (OSTENDE NM 136/84). H1311/88/56 15.11.88 IDENTIFIED AS WK OF GERMAN E BOAT. THE BOWS ARE MISSING BUT THE THREE FAST PROPELLERS ARE STILL IN PLACE. WAS PROBABLY MINED. (J COULON, 14.11.88). HH100/351/02 9.4.90 REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN REMOVED MAY 1989. (D TERMOTE, 26.3.90). NCA. HH342/350/01 5.12.90 POSN NOW FOUL. (OSTEND NM 140/90). BR STD. 4.7.95 FOUL SHOWN IN 511644N, 025227E [EUR] ON BELGIUM 101 [1995 EDN]. NCA. SEP 2010/000138707 15.10.10 SHOWN IN 5116.690N, 0252.377E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 102 [NE 6.10, 1:60,000].
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

POSSIBLY MINED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 16.69 N,2 52.377 E
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FAQ

Where is the S 220 wreck located?

The S 220 wreck is located at coordinates 51 16.69 N,2 52.377 E.

How deep is the seabed around the S 220?

The seabed around the S 220 lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the S 220 discovered?

The wreck of the S 220 was discovered in 1969.

What country did the S 220 belong to?

The S 220 belonged to DE.

What type of wreck is the S 220?

The S 220 is classified as a military vessel.