S 36 (Bow Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
S 36 (bow section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 52.725 N,3 10.594 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.878750
  • Longitude: -3.176567
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect awash
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name S 36 (BOW SECTION)
Type destroyer
Flag DE
Length 79.6 m
Width 8.2 m
Tonnage 802
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 21, 1919
Original Detection Year 1921
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2020

Surveying Details

CP30339/25 STATES SIXTH DESTROYER RAISED S 32 OR S 36. CP22830/28 & CP27298/29 S 36 BEACHED ON W SIDE OF CAVA. H2805/30 29.5.30 WK WITH BOW HIGH ON BEACH IN 585245N, 031030W. USED IN CONNECTION WITH SALVAGE OF HINDENBURG. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 23.10.39 INS AS STF IN 585245N, 031030W. NC 35. 16.10.79 SHOWN AS ST ON NC 35. H1287/75 15.10.75 FROM LOCAL INFORMATION & BOOK 'JUTLAND TO JUNKYARD' BY S C GEORGE, NAME THOUGHT TO BE NURNBURG. WRECKAGE CONSISTENT WITH THAT OF A LIGHT CRUISER, ONLY BOW SECTION REMAINS, AND WHAT REMAINS OF THAT IS CONSIDERABLY BROKEN UP. (CPO DUNFORD, PHANTOM SERVICING SCHOOL, RAF LINCOLN). 2.10.03 EUT POSN: 5852.725N, 0310.594W. NE 2581. 16.3.09 WK IN THIS POSN IS THE REMAINS OF GERMAN DESTROYER S 36. (K HEATH, TELECON 20.2.09)

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED.

General Comments

ONLY WELL BROKEN-UP BOW SECTION REMAINS

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FAQ

Where is the S 36 (BOW SECTION) wreck located?

The S 36 (BOW SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 58 52.725 N,3 10.594 W.

When did the S 36 (BOW SECTION) sink?

The S 36 (BOW SECTION) sank on Jun 21, 1919.

When was the wreck of the S 36 (BOW SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the S 36 (BOW SECTION) was discovered in 1921.

What country did the S 36 (BOW SECTION) belong to?

The S 36 (BOW SECTION) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the S 36 (BOW SECTION)?

The S 36 (BOW SECTION) had a tonnage of 802 tons.

What type of wreck is the S 36 (BOW SECTION)?

The S 36 (BOW SECTION) is classified as a destroyer.

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