Z.29 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Z.29 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 59.97 N,9 29.91 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.999500
  • Longitude: 9.498500
Water Depth 500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name Z.29
Type destroyer
Flag DE
Length 127.1 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 3597
Tonnage Type displacement
Cargo armament,chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 16, 1946
Original Detection Year 1946
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4169/87 14.11.90 SCUTTLED IN THE SKAGERRAK ON 16.12.46. (F LAURIN, 18.10.90). POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SURRENDERED TO US NAVY 1945. SCUTTLED IN SKAGAERRAK 1946. (GERMAN SURFACE VESSELS, VOL 1).

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FAQ

Where is the Z.29 wreck located?

The Z.29 wreck is located at coordinates 57 59.97 N,9 29.91 E.

How deep is the seabed around the Z.29?

The seabed around the Z.29 lies at approximately 500 meters deep.

When did the Z.29 sink?

The Z.29 sank on Dec 16, 1946.

When was the wreck of the Z.29 discovered?

The wreck of the Z.29 was discovered in 1946.

What country did the Z.29 belong to?

The Z.29 belonged to DE.

What cargo was the Z.29 carrying?

The Z.29 was carrying armament,chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the Z.29?

The Z.29 had a tonnage of 3597 tons.

What type of wreck is the Z.29?

The Z.29 is classified as a destroyer.

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