U 1021 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 1021 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 33.272 N,5 11.635 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.554533
  • Longitude: -5.193917
Wreck Depth 42 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 1021 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 2.9
Orientation 155
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 14, 1945
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2001
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Feb 21, 2006

Surveying Details

PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT TO BE SS WARNOW. SEE [16651]. 4.3.71 SANK IN 503300N, 051130W APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). INS AS WK USC PA 30MTRS. NC 1149. HH090/799/01 18.10.01 EXAMINED 12.8.01 IN 5033.272N, 0511.635W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42.6 IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.9MTRS. LIES 155/335 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. IN TWO PARTS, WITH BOW OR STERN DETACHED. NO MASTS OR SUPERSTRUCTURE. (NP 1008, HI 799). PROBABLY INVERTED. BR STD. HH100/351/18 15.7.02 DIVED AND FOUND TO BE GERMAN WW2 SUBMARINE, VERY BADLY DAMAGED BOW BLOWN OFF AND LYING 15MTRS AHEAD OF REST OF WK. 2 SETS OF ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARMAMENT IN PLACE AND SNORKEL DEVICE LYING ON SEABED. HATCHES CLOSED. UPRIGHT WITH 10-15DEG LIST TO PORT. (G POUND/G FURSE, TELECON 15.7.02). NCA. 21.2.06 BELIEVED TO BE U 1021, ANTI-CRAFT ARMAMENTS NO LONGER IN PLACE. (I MC CARTNEY VISIT TO UKHO, 21.2.06)

Circumstances of loss

TYPE VIIC. BUILT BY BLOHM & VOSS, HAMBURG. MINED.

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS, UPRIGHT WITH 10-15DEGS LIST TO PORT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 33.272 N,5 11.635 W
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FAQ

Where is the U 1021 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The U 1021 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 33.272 N,5 11.635 W.

How deep is the U 1021 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U 1021 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 42 meters and is located at coordinates 50 33.272 N,5 11.635 W.

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

The seabed around the U 1021 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 48 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 2001.

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

The U 1021 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

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

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

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