U 1021 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
U 1021 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 40.249 N,5 6.996 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.670817
  • Longitude: -5.116600
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 1021 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1621
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 14, 1945
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

H2979/74 10.11.77 H2979/74 10.11.77 FASTENER IN 504013N, 050656W USING DECCA. (E GILES, 3.8.77). HH100/351/03 5.10.90 HH100/351/03 5.10.90 WK OF A SUBMARINE, THOUGHT TO BE GERMAN WW2 TYPE, LOCATED 504000N, 050700W, APPROX. DIVED ON IN 1989 AND 1990. IT IS INTACT, LYING SLIGHTLY TO PORT ON A SANDY SEABED IN A GEN DEPTH 58MTRS.TORPEDO TUBES ARE CLOSED, STBD ANCHOR IN ITS STOWAGE AND THE CONNING TOWER AND FOR'D HATCHES ARE BOTH OPEN. THERE IS AN ASDIC DOME ON FOR'D PART OF THE KEEL. A SNORKEL LIES ACROSS STBD SIDE OF VESSEL AND A LARGE D.F. AERIAL LIES BROKEN OFF AT BASE OF CONNING TOWER. NO GUN SEEN. STEEL PROPELLERS ARE STILL IN PLACE. A 5 - 6FT DIAMETER HOLE EXISTS ON STBD SIDE JUST AFT OF CONNING TOWER. FURTHER DIVES INTENDED. (L F WARD, 12.9.90). HH100/351/03 13.12.90 HH100/351/03 13.12.90 THIS WK THOUGHT TO BE THAT OF U 1021. (NSD (FOREIGN DOCS SECTION), D/NHB/9/2/17S, 28.11.90 - WHICH GIVES FULL ARGUMENTS FOR THIS SUPPOSITION). - CHART AS NDW - G/S. HH090/799/02 22.11.01 HH090/799/02 22.11.01 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (NP 1008, HI 799). AMENDED DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

14.3.45 THOUGHT TO HAVE STRUCK A MINE ON 14.3.45. (NHB).

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FAQ

Where is the U 1021 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The U 1021 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 40.249 N,5 6.996 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 1021 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the U 1021 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the U 1021 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The U 1021 (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 14, 1945.

When was the wreck of the U 1021 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 1021 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the U 1021 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The U 1021 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 1021 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 1021 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1621 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 1021 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 1021 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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