G 89 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
G 89 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
58 51.058 N,3 10.761 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.850967
  • Longitude: -3.179350
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name G 89
Type destroyer
Flag DE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 21, 1919
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 1926
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H8464/19 ST, MASTS, SHOWN IN 585105N, 031040W ON SURVEY [C7953]. INS AS ST MASTS (1919). BR STD. H6229/23 13.7.23 INS ON NE 3729. - NM 1523/23. CP17774/28 SALVAGE REPORT. CP30292/28 REPURCHASE OF HULL. (LETTER TO MESSRS COX AND DANKS). CP22830/28 HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM STROMNESS HARBOUR AND PLACED ALONGSIDE DOCK IN MILL BAY. CP27298/29 AFLOAT ALONGSIDE DECK SECTION, MILL BAY. H143/26 18.5.26 DELETED. - NM 874/26. RSDRA2025000126343 24.6.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2023. (ORKNEY ISLAND COUNCIL, M/B SURVEY, DTD 2023). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jun 24, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED.

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FAQ

Where is the G 89 wreck located?

The G 89 wreck is located at coordinates 58 51.058 N,3 10.761 W.

How deep is the seabed around the G 89?

The seabed around the G 89 lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the G 89 sink?

The G 89 sank on Jun 21, 1919.

When was the wreck of the G 89 discovered?

The wreck of the G 89 was discovered in 1919.

What country did the G 89 belong to?

The G 89 belonged to DE.

What type of wreck is the G 89?

The G 89 is classified as a destroyer.