I 501 (Ex U 181) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
I 501 (ex u 181) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		3 5.496 N,100 41.267 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 3.091600
  • Longitude: 100.687783
Wreck Depth 40 m
Water Depth 80 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name I 501 (EX U 181)
Type submarine
Flag JP
Length 87.5 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1804
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 16, 1946
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Sep 4, 2023

Surveying Details

H1142/46 27.3.46 SCUTTLED IN 030530N, 1004130E, IN 52FMS [95MTRS]. (HMS LOCH GLENDHU SIGNAL DTD 16.2.46 & C IN C E. I, 16.2.46) CHART AS NDW. NOTE. H3953/54 22.1.70 NOT SHOWN ON INDONESIAN 10. NCA. 13.9.73 NOW CHARTED AS WK USC 40MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 3946. NRE 31B/2712 9.9.85 ENQUIRY RE PURCHASE OF THIS WK BY ZONDERWATER SERVICES, SINGAPORE. 7.7.97 NOW CHARTED AS NDW. (CHART BRANCH DECISION). NE 1353 [3RD SCALE]. 19.9.98 NOW CHARTED AS WK USC PA 40MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 3940 [LARGEST SCALE]. SEP 2006/000404609 7.3.07 WK USC 40MTRS IN 0305.49N, 10041.25E [WGD] SHOWN ON MALAYSIAN 540 [DEC '05 EDN]. LARGER SCALE MALAYSIAN 532 [APR '03 EDN] AGREES. SOME DISCREPANCIES EXIST WITH RESPECT TO THE HORIZONTAL DATUMS OF BA & MALAYSIAN CHARTS WITHIN THE AREA. RETAIN AS PA BUT INS IN 0305.50N, 10041.33E [KEA]. BR STD. 30.5.12 [WGD] POSN: 0305.496N, 10041.267E. NE 3940.

Circumstances of loss

TRANSFERRED TO JAPANESE NAVY IN 1945 AS I 501, THEN SCUTTLED BY HMS GLENDHU. VARIOUS GERMAN RECORDS & LOSS BOOKS STATE THAT U 181 TAKEN OVER BY JAPAN IN MAY 1945 AS I 501. SURRENDERED IN SINGAPORE & SCRAPPED.

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FAQ

Where is the I 501 (EX U 181) wreck located?

The I 501 (EX U 181) wreck is located at coordinates 3 5.496 N,100 41.267 E.

How deep is the I 501 (EX U 181) and where exactly is it located?

The I 501 (EX U 181) lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 3 5.496 N,100 41.267 E.

How deep is the seabed around the I 501 (EX U 181)?

The seabed around the I 501 (EX U 181) lies at approximately 80 meters deep.

When did the I 501 (EX U 181) sink?

The I 501 (EX U 181) sank on Feb 16, 1946.

When was the wreck of the I 501 (EX U 181) discovered?

The wreck of the I 501 (EX U 181) was discovered in 1946.

What country did the I 501 (EX U 181) belong to?

The I 501 (EX U 181) belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the I 501 (EX U 181)?

The I 501 (EX U 181) had a tonnage of 1804 tons.

What type of wreck is the I 501 (EX U 181)?

The I 501 (EX U 181) is classified as a submarine.

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