U 104 Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
| Status |
Not Fully Surveyed
|
U 104 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
52 0.484 N,6 27.268 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 52.008067
- Longitude: -6.454467
|
| Wreck Depth |
53.87 m
|
| Water Depth |
59 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
U 104 |
|
Type
|
submarine
|
| Flag |
DE |
| Sonar Length |
59.34 |
| Sonar Width |
12.99 |
| Shadow Height |
3.89 |
| Orientation |
132 |
| Tonnage |
950 |
| Tonnage Type |
displacement |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Apr 25, 1918
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1918 |
| Last Detection Year |
2017 |
| Original Source |
naval vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 21, 2023 |
Surveying Details
SUNK IN POSN 515900N, 062600W PA. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H351/20 25.4.18 INS OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL IN PA 515900N, 062600W. 28.6.23 AMEND TO NDWPA. 6.12.77 AMEND TO USCPA 50MTRS. NC 2049. H4852/75 28.6.79 LOCATED 30.11.78 IN 520027N, 062713W [OGB]. LENGTH 50-60MTRS. LYING N/S. POOR DCS3 TRACE, NO SHADOW. GEN DEPTH 63MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 51/78). AMEND TO USC 53MTRS. H4467/81 27.10.81 EXAM'D 31.5.82 IN 520028N, 062713W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 54.8 IN GEN DEPTH 59MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 3.9MTRS, LENGTH 61MTRS, BEAM 4MTRS. LYING 132/312 DEGS, ON ITS SIDE WITH CONNING TOWER TO SW. BUILD-UP OF SAND AT BOW & STERN. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 70B). AMEND TO WK 54MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2016/000231444 19.09.16 EXAM'D 19.9.16 IN 5200.484N, 0627.269W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 54.5MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 59.5MTRS, LENGTH 61.8MTRS, WIDTH 8.5MTRS, HEIGHT 4.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 131/311 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 25MTRS, 1.5MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 075 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. U-BOAT HULL IS INTACT AND PARTIALY BURIED IN SAND FORMING A SAND TERRAIN OF 1.6MTRS HEIGHT. (INFOMAR CV16_05, SOUTH OF IRELAND). RETAIN NDW 54MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2021/000080985 23.3.21 EXAM'D BY BDC 2.2.21; IN 5200.488N, 0627.278W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 56.46MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 59.5MTRS. LENGTH 59.34TRS, WIDTH 12.99MTRS, HT 3.89MTRS, ORIENTATION 132/312 DEGS. NFS. (UKHO, H525.2 FEATURE REPORT - INFOMAR KRY17_02 SURVEY 2017). RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2023/000175592 21.9.23 AMENDMENT BY BATHY OF SEP2016/000231444, REVISED DEPTH AND POSN. NEW POSN 5200.483N, 0627.468W [WGD]. NEW LEAST M/B DEPTH 53.87MTRS(UKHO). AMEND WRECK TO 53MTRS, RETAIN POSN.
Circumstances of loss
RAMMED & DEPTH CHARGED BY HMS JESSAMINE.
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52 0.484 N,6 27.268 W
U 104 on Wreck Map
U 104 Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the U 104 wreck located?
The U 104 wreck is located at coordinates 52 0.484 N,6 27.268 W.
How deep is the U 104 and where exactly is it located?
The U 104 lies at a depth of about 53.87 meters and is located at coordinates 52 0.484 N,6 27.268 W.
How deep is the seabed around the U 104?
The seabed around the U 104 lies at approximately 59 meters deep.
When did the U 104 sink?
The U 104 sank on Apr 25, 1918.
When was the wreck of the U 104 discovered?
The wreck of the U 104 was discovered in 1918.
What country did the U 104 belong to?
The U 104 belonged to DE.
What was the tonnage of the U 104?
The U 104 had a tonnage of 950 tons.
What type of wreck is the U 104?
The U 104 is classified as a submarine.