B 98 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
B 98 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 16.957 N,2 26.877 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.282617
  • Longitude: -2.447950
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name B 98
Type destroyer
Flag DE
Length 97.8 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 83
Orientation 45
Tonnage 1843
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 17, 1920
Original Detection Year 1920
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1369/20 23.5.20 SHOWN IN 591646N, 022650W ON TRACING SUPPLIED. (CO NORTH OF SCOTLAND AREA, 31.3.20). INS AS WK (OLD SYMBOL). BR STD. H3875/26 18.6.26 AMEND TO ST. BR STD. H1310/86/20 7.8.86 REMAINS OF ENGINE FOUND CLOSE TO THE SHORELINE. A SEARCH 200-300MTRS UNDERWATER TO SEAWARD FAILED TO LOCATE ANY FURTHER WRECKAGE. (B WINFIELD, 26.7.86). H1310/86/20 19.8.87 CONFIRMED THAT ENGINE WRECKAGE IS VISIBLE AT LW. (B WINFIELD, 4.8.87). NCA. HH091/137/01 - SEP 2009/000188812 6.12.09 LOCATED 24.5.06 IN 5916.957N, 0226.877W [WGD] USING HAND-HELD GPS. LENGTH 83MTRS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1137). MACHINERY REMAINS ONLY. RETAIN ST IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 6, 2009

Circumstances of loss

21.6.19 ARRIVED AT SCAPA FLOW WITH MAIL FOR INTERNED GERMAN FLEET ON 21.6.19, IMMEDIATELY AFTER FLEET HAD BEEN SCUTTLED. WAS SEIZED BY ARMED BOARDING PARTY. WAS LATER WRECKED ON SANDAY AFTER BREAKING ADRIFT WHILST UNDER TOW. BUILT WITH 2 X SCREW, STEAM TURBINES. (SIBI).

General Comments

HULL & MACHINERY DEBRIS, LENGTH BY MEASUREMENT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 59 16.957 N,2 26.877 W
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FAQ

Where is the B 98 wreck located?

The B 98 wreck is located at coordinates 59 16.957 N,2 26.877 W.

How deep is the seabed around the B 98?

The seabed around the B 98 lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the B 98 sink?

The B 98 sank on Jan 17, 1920.

When was the wreck of the B 98 discovered?

The wreck of the B 98 was discovered in 1920.

What country did the B 98 belong to?

The B 98 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the B 98?

The B 98 had a tonnage of 1843 tons.

What type of wreck is the B 98?

The B 98 is classified as a destroyer.

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