S.12 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
S.12 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
58 8.97 N,10 51.91 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.149500
  • Longitude: 10.865167
Water Depth 210 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name S.12
Type torpedo boat
Flag DE
Length 32.3 m
Width 4.9 m
Draught 1.2
Tonnage 86
Tonnage Type displacement
Cargo armament,chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 2, 1946
Original Detection Year 1946
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H4169/87 14.11.90 S.12 SCUTTLED 2.5.46 IN 580900N, 105200E, APPROX. (F LAURIN, 18.10.90). POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1934/5. SURRENDERED TO US NAVY 1945. LATER BECAME R.N.N. KJEKK. (GERMAN SURFACE VESSELS, VOL 2).

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FAQ

Where is the S.12 wreck located?

The S.12 wreck is located at coordinates 58 8.97 N,10 51.91 E.

How deep is the seabed around the S.12?

The seabed around the S.12 lies at approximately 210 meters deep.

When did the S.12 sink?

The S.12 sank on May 2, 1946.

When was the wreck of the S.12 discovered?

The wreck of the S.12 was discovered in 1946.

What country did the S.12 belong to?

The S.12 belonged to DE.

What cargo was the S.12 carrying?

The S.12 was carrying armament,chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the S.12?

The S.12 had a tonnage of 86 tons.

What type of wreck is the S.12?

The S.12 is classified as a torpedo boat.