U 102 Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
U 102 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
59 9.334 N,1 58.163 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 59.155567
- Longitude: -1.969383
|
| Wreck Depth |
72 m
|
| Water Depth |
79 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
U 102 |
|
Type
|
submarine
|
| Flag |
DE |
| Length |
67.7 m |
| Width |
6.4 m |
| Sonar Length |
65 |
| Sonar Width |
6 |
| Shadow Height |
6.8 |
| Orientation |
163 |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Sep 2, 1918
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Scour Dimensions |
,,000.3, |
| Original Detection Year |
2006 |
| Last Detection Year |
2007 |
| Original Source |
survey vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 12, 2007 |
Surveying Details
18.10.06 WK EXAMINED 23.6.06 IN 5909.3342N, 0158.1632W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 67.71 IN GEN DEPTH 74.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS, HT 6.8MTRS. LIES 163/343DEGS WITH BOWS SSE. UPRIGHT, INTACT SUBMARINE. FISHING NET APPARENTLY CAUGHT AROUND THE TOWER. SAND RIPPLES STRETCH SOUTH. (MV ANGLIAN SOVERIGN, HI 1137). INS AS WK 67MTRS. BR STD. 1.11.06 BELIEVED THAT THIS WK IS PROBABLY U 102, FROM EXAMINATION OF SURVEY IMAGES, AS VESSEL HAD 2 DECK GUNS, AND DIMENSIONS AGREE. PLAN TO DIVE WRECK EARLY DECEMBER AND CONFIRM IDENTITY. (K HEATH, TELECON 1.11.06). SEE [605]. HH091/137/01 11.12.06 ABOVE DATA CONFIRMED. SURROUNDED BY RELATIVELY SMOOTH SEABED BUT A FORMATION OF SAND RIPPLES STRETCHES TO THE S. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1137). NCA. H091/137/01 22.12.06 LEAST M/B DEPTH 72.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 79.5MTRS. SCOUR 0.3MTR DEEP. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1137, AMENDED H525). NCA. 12.1.07 LEAST DEPTH CONFIRMED AS 72.9MTRS. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1137, CONFIRMATION OF LEAST DEPTH). ORIGINAL SURVEY DATA NOT CORRECTED FOR DRAFT. AMEND WK 72MTRS. BR STD. 13.6.07 DIVED BY PAUL JACKSON, JUN '07. CONFIRMED AS U102 BY DECK GUN. WAS FITTED WITH 88MM/45 STERN MOUNTED GUN RATHER THAN THE NORMAL 88MM/30 GUN. ONLY TWO BOATS WERE SO FITTED. BOWS DAMAGED. NETTED. (K HEATH, TELECON 13.6.07). NCA. 19.10.10 LARGE HOLE ASTERN OF CONNING TOWER WHERE MINE IMPACTED. GUNS FORE & AFT STILL IN PLACE, WITH SHELL CASES STRAPPED TO DECK CLOSE TO THE GUNS, THE CASES ARE ENCASED IN LEAD SLEEVES FOR WATERPROOFING. (DIVER MAGAZINE NOV '10)
Circumstances of loss
MINED ON THE NORTHERN BARRAGE, A SERIES OF MINES LAID E OF SANDAY SOUND, WITH ALL 42 CREW WHILE ON PASSAGE FOR GERMANY.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
59 9.334 N,1 58.163 W
U 102 on Wreck Map
U 102 Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the U 102 wreck located?
The U 102 wreck is located at coordinates 59 9.334 N,1 58.163 W.
How deep is the U 102 and where exactly is it located?
The U 102 lies at a depth of about 72 meters and is located at coordinates 59 9.334 N,1 58.163 W.
How deep is the seabed around the U 102?
The seabed around the U 102 lies at approximately 79 meters deep.
When did the U 102 sink?
The U 102 sank on Sep 2, 1918.
When was the wreck of the U 102 discovered?
The wreck of the U 102 was discovered in 2006.
What country did the U 102 belong to?
The U 102 belonged to DE.
What type of wreck is the U 102?
The U 102 is classified as a submarine.
General Comments
INTACT, BOWS SSE, BOWS DAMAGED, NETTED