U 1009 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 1009 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 31.492 N,7 23.965 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.524867
  • Longitude: -7.399417
Wreck Depth 52 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 1009
Type submarine
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 46
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 1.7
Tonnage 871
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2014

Surveying Details

SUNK IN 553105N, 072400W. (OPERATION DEADLIGHT). H4131/68 12.6.68 H4131/68 12.6.68 NOT FOUND. (HMS HECATE, 22.12.67). H2175/81 12.1.81 H2175/81 12.1.81 LOCATED 12.11.79 IN 553131N, 072354W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42 IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.6MTRS, LENGTH 55MTRS. LIES N/S. WK OF A SUBMARINE. (HMS HYDRA, HI 21/79-80). LEAST DEPTH COULD BE FISH. BR STD. 4.5.92 4.5.92 U 1009 SUNK IN 553100N, 072400W. (CAPT PEKKA AARNIAHO, 10.5.92). 3.5.07 3.5.07 WK LOCATED IN 5531.492N, 0723.965W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. LENGTH 46MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS, HT 1.7MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 000/180 DEGS. INTACT, NO DEBRIS. IN SCOUR HOLE WITH GREATER PART TO THE EAST. AMEND WK 52MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 25.2.14 SEP 2014/000357199 25.2.14 LEAST DEPTH 52.84MTRS. (GSI). RETAIN WK 52MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

A TYPE VIIC BOAT. BUILT IN 1944 BY BLOHM & VOSS, HAMBURG. SUNK BY GUNFIRE DURING OPERATION DEADLIGHT.

General Comments

INTACT, SCOUR BOTH SIDES, MORE EXTENSIVE TO THE E

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FAQ

Where is the U 1009 wreck located?

The U 1009 wreck is located at coordinates 55 31.492 N,7 23.965 W.

How deep is the U 1009 and where exactly is it located?

The U 1009 lies at a depth of about 52 meters and is located at coordinates 55 31.492 N,7 23.965 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 1009?

The seabed around the U 1009 lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the U 1009 discovered?

The wreck of the U 1009 was discovered in 1946.

What was the tonnage of the U 1009?

The U 1009 had a tonnage of 871 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 1009?

The U 1009 is classified as a submarine.

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