S 87 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
S 87 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 19.95 N,2 49.92 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.332500
  • Longitude: 2.832000
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name S 87
Type torpedo boat
Flag DE
Length 35.1 m
Width 5.2 m
Draught 1.2
Tonnage 113
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 20, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Surveying Details HH100/351/01 11.8.89 SANK IN 512000N, 025000E, APPROX. (R VERPOORTE, 9.5.89). NCA. SEP 2010/000138707 15.10.10 NOT SHOWN ON BELGIAN 102 [NE 6.10, 1:60,000]. AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 15, 2010

Circumstances of loss

SUNK DURING AN AIR ATTACK WHILE IN TOW OF MTBS S 64 AND S 133. (R VERPOORTE).

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FAQ

Where is the S 87 wreck located?

The S 87 wreck is located at coordinates 51 19.95 N,2 49.92 E.

How deep is the seabed around the S 87?

The seabed around the S 87 lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the S 87 sink?

The S 87 sank on May 20, 1944.

When was the wreck of the S 87 discovered?

The wreck of the S 87 was discovered in 1944.

What country did the S 87 belong to?

The S 87 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the S 87?

The S 87 had a tonnage of 113 tons.

What type of wreck is the S 87?

The S 87 is classified as a torpedo boat.