G 85 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
G 85 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 7.678 N,1 40.592 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.127967
  • Longitude: 1.676533
Wreck Depth 34 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name G 85 (POSSIBLY)
Type destroyer
Flag DE
Length 82.9 m
Width 8.2 m
Sonar Length 26.49
Sonar Width 9.48
Shadow Height 1.85
Orientation 134
Tonnage 1147
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 21, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 036.7,012.01,002.7,216
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Surveying Details 31.8.73 OBSTN, 180X100MTRS, LOCATED USING DCS3 IN 510736N, 014036E, APPROX. (MR LOFTS, GPO). 30.12.76 OBSTN SHOWN IN 510745N, 014004E [OGB] ON KINGFISHER CHART KE 151-2 [JULY 1968 EDN]. POSN BY DECCA. SHOWN AS F IN 510745N, 014040E ON BA 323. H2172/81 10.2.83 WK 35MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS, SHOWN IN 510742N, 014038E [NTF] ON FR SURVEY [K9065/2], 1981/82. [SEE FR WK RECORDS - NO.21611062]. AMEND TO WK 35MTRS IN 510745N, 014040E [EUR]. R/P. H2350/85 9.12.86 WK EXAM'D 13.8.86 IN 510739N, 014042E [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35 IN GEN DEPTH 36-37MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 41MTRS. DCS3 HT NOT OBTAINED. LIES NW/SE, MAINLY IN A LARGE SCOUR. (NP 1016, HI 317A). NCA. HH090/460/01 19.6.89 EXAM'D 4.5.89 IN 510739N, 014042.5E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 35.1, FOUL AT 35.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35.2 IN GEN DEPTH 36-37MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 41MTRS. NO SONAR SHADOW OBTAINED AS MOSTLY BURIED WITHIN LARGE SCOUR. LIES 114/294DEGS. (NP 1008, HI 460). AMEND TO SW 35MTRS IN REVISED POSN. G/S. HH226/420/03 13.5.98 NOTED AS WK 34.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. (EPSHOM LTD 14.11.97). NCA. 22.11.05 SHOWN AS WK 34MTRS IN 5107.69N, 0140.60E [WGD] ON SHOM AMENDED COPY OF FRENCH 7424, 28.7.05. AMENDED TO WK 34MTRS IN PREVIOUSLY SURVEYED POSN OF 5107.685N, 0140.603E [WGD]. NE 323. HH091/159/01 25.7.07 LOCATED 27.12.06 IN 5107.678N, 0140.592E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 34.85 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. LENGTH 19MTRS, WIDTH 19MTRS, HT 2.2MTRS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (OSAE, HI 1159). PROBABLE DEBRIS WITH SCOUR EXTENDING 20MTRS SW WITH SAND TRAIL TO SW. RETAIN WK 34MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. RSDRA2021/000256990 29.11.21 EXAM'D 09.09.21; IN 5107.678N, 0140.592E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 34.84MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. LENGTH 29.5MTRS, WIDTH 9.5MTRS, HT 1.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 134/314 DEGS. �SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 36.71MTRS, WIDTH 12.01MTRS, 2.65MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 216DEGS. MAINLY BURIED WRECKAGE IN LARGE AREA OF SCOUR. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, H525 HI 1744). RETAIN WRECK 34MTRS IN CURRENT POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 29, 2021

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY HMS BROKE. (FLEMING). [COULD POSSIBLY BE G-42, RAMMED & SUNK BY HMS BROKE. SEE ALSO WK [13683] IN 510817N, 013457E].

General Comments

MOSTLY BURIED WITHIN LARGE SCOUR, SAND TRAIL TO SW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 7.678 N,1 40.592 E
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FAQ

Where is the G 85 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The G 85 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 7.678 N,1 40.592 E.

How deep is the G 85 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The G 85 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 34 meters and is located at coordinates 51 7.678 N,1 40.592 E.

How deep is the seabed around the G 85 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the G 85 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the G 85 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The G 85 (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 21, 1917.

When was the wreck of the G 85 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the G 85 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1973.

What country did the G 85 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The G 85 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the G 85 (POSSIBLY)?

The G 85 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1147 tons.

What type of wreck is the G 85 (POSSIBLY)?

The G 85 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a destroyer.

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