U 103 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 103 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 15.963 N,4 51.096 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.266050
  • Longitude: -4.851600
Wreck Depth 70 m
Water Depth 89 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 103
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.7 m
Width 6.4 m
Tonnage 952
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 12, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2021

Surveying Details

12.5.18 SUNK IN 481600N, 045100W OR 40M S [MAG] FROM THE LIZARD. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 3.10.80 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH 5069 [1980 EDN]. NE 2644. 10.8.87 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. BR STD. 22.11.94 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 70MTRS IN 491600N, 045100W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7311 [1994 EDN, 1:375,000]. BR STD. 20.2.09 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 70MTRS IN 4915.963N, 0451.096W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708] [3RD EDN 2003 CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION). NC 2647.

Circumstances of loss

RAMMED BY THE BRITISH STEAMSHIP 'OLYMPIC'.

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FAQ

Where is the U 103 wreck located?

The U 103 wreck is located at coordinates 49 15.963 N,4 51.096 W.

How deep is the U 103 and where exactly is it located?

The U 103 lies at a depth of about 70 meters and is located at coordinates 49 15.963 N,4 51.096 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 103?

The seabed around the U 103 lies at approximately 89 meters deep.

When did the U 103 sink?

The U 103 sank on May 12, 1918.

When was the wreck of the U 103 discovered?

The wreck of the U 103 was discovered in 1918.

What country did the U 103 belong to?

The U 103 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 103?

The U 103 had a tonnage of 952 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 103?

The U 103 is classified as a submarine.

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