T 24 (Fwd Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
T 24 (fwd part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 31.048 N,1 1.847 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.517467
  • Longitude: -1.030783
Wreck Depth -4.4 m
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name T 24 (FWD PART)
Type torpedo boat
Flag DE
Length 101.8 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 1294
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 24, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source other
Surveying Details H294/52 4.2.52 ST IN 453105N, 010147W. (PARIS NM 51 50 04). NE 2910. 30.3.73 SHOWN IN 453105N, 010146W ON FRENCH 6141 [1972 EDN] & FRENCH 6139 [1973 EDN]. NE 2910. H2770/69 25.5.79 ST DELETED. (BREST NM 79 16 36). BR STD. H2770/69 16.8.79 ST RE-INSERTED. (BREST NM 79 21 30). BR STD. 1.2.84 SHOWN IN 453107N, 010146W ON FRENCH 6141 [1982 EDN]. NC 2910. 2.2.84 FORE PART OF TORPEDO BOAT 'T 24' IN 453107N, 010146.2W [EUR]. ST, ALWAYS UNCOVERED, IN GEN DEPTH 2MTRS BY E/S. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1983). 30.10.86 SHOWN AS ST, DRIES 4.4MTRS, ON FRENCH 7028 [1985 EDN]. DRYING HT NOT LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984, NO.14551116. CHART AS ST DRIES 4.4MTRS. NE 2910. 20.6.03 SHOWN IN 4531.058N, 0101.866W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7426 [INT 1845] [1ST EDN 2002, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 3057.
Last Amended Date Jun 17, 2025

Circumstances of loss

24.8.1944 DRIVEN ASHORE BY ROCKET FIRE FROM RAF AIRCRAFT AT LE VERDON ON 24.8.1944. (GERMAN SURFACE VESSELS VOL 1).

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FAQ

Where is the T 24 (FWD PART) wreck located?

The T 24 (FWD PART) wreck is located at coordinates 45 31.048 N,1 1.847 W.

How deep is the T 24 (FWD PART) and where exactly is it located?

The T 24 (FWD PART) lies at a depth of about -4.4 meters and is located at coordinates 45 31.048 N,1 1.847 W.

How deep is the seabed around the T 24 (FWD PART)?

The seabed around the T 24 (FWD PART) lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the T 24 (FWD PART) sink?

The T 24 (FWD PART) sank on Aug 24, 1944.

When was the wreck of the T 24 (FWD PART) discovered?

The wreck of the T 24 (FWD PART) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the T 24 (FWD PART) belong to?

The T 24 (FWD PART) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the T 24 (FWD PART)?

The T 24 (FWD PART) had a tonnage of 1294 tons.

What type of wreck is the T 24 (FWD PART)?

The T 24 (FWD PART) is classified as a torpedo boat.

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