Z-24 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Z-24 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 32.904 N,1 2.468 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.548400
  • Longitude: -1.041133
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Z-24
Type destroyer
Flag DE
Length 117.3 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 2400
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 24, 1944
Original Detection Year 1949
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 17, 2025

Surveying Details

17.3.49 DW IN 453253N, 010224W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2910. H7203/51 13.12.51 SHOWN AS 2 DWP IN 453253N, 010224W ON FRENCH 5490. BR STD. H7203/51 19.11.52 SHOWN AS 2 DWP LYING NW/SE ON FRENCH 5508. NC 2916. 25.5.59 SHOWN AS DW ON FRENCH 6141. NE 2910. 30.3.73 SHOWN IN 453256N, 010222W ON FRENCH 6141 [1972 EDN]. NE 2910. 1.2.84 SHOWN AS DW IN 453257.5N, 010223.3W ON FRENCH 6141 [1983 EDN]. NC 2910. 2.2.84 WK OF VESSEL 'Z-24' IN 453257.9N, 010223.3W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 7MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1983, NO.14551153). NC 2910. 27.2.06 SHOWN IN 4532.904N, 0102.468W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7425 [INT 1849] [2ND EDN 2005, 1:25,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 3058.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1941. ATTACKED BY ROCKET FIRING AIRCRAFT OF COASTAL COMMAND AT THE MOUTH OF THE GIRONDE. HIT & BADLY DAMAGED & WAS COMPELLED TO RUN ASHORE, BECOMING A TOTAL WRECK. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the Z-24 wreck located?

The Z-24 wreck is located at coordinates 45 32.904 N,1 2.468 W.

How deep is the seabed around the Z-24?

The seabed around the Z-24 lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the Z-24 sink?

The Z-24 sank on Aug 24, 1944.

When was the wreck of the Z-24 discovered?

The wreck of the Z-24 was discovered in 1949.

What country did the Z-24 belong to?

The Z-24 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the Z-24?

The Z-24 had a tonnage of 2400 tons.

What type of wreck is the Z-24?

The Z-24 is classified as a destroyer.

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