U 1055 Or U 1191 (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 1055 or u 1191 (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 55.893 N,2 46.66 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.931550
  • Longitude: -2.777667
Wreck Depth 57 m
Water Depth 64 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 1055 OR U 1191 (PROBABLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 6.9
Orientation 80
Tonnage 871
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1951
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H2203/27 SUNK IN 495300N, 024400W. NW OF CASQUETS. NO ACTION ON CHARTS. H2537/28 24.8.28 WRECK NOT CHARTED. (PD). H3504/51 13.9.51 WK LOCATED IN 495542N, 024654W DURING SEARCH FOR HMS AFFRAY. DIVED ON. BARNACLE-COVERED WK THOUGHT TO BE THAT OF A TANKER. LENGTH 200-250FT. HEIGHT 18-24FT. ORIENTATED 070/250DEGS. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, 14.7.51). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 22.12.78 AMEND TO WK 30FMS. BR STD. 5.2.80 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FR 878 [NE DEC 79]. NCA. 5.2.80 SHOWN AS USC 50MTRS ON BA 2454. AMEND TO WK 55MTRS. BR STD. HH090/496/01 11.10.90 EXAM'D 29.8.90 IN 495553.6N, 024639.6W [WGD] USING PORTLAND HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 57 IN GEN DEPTH 64MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.9MTRS, LENGTH 80MTRS, BEAM ABOUT 7MTRS. LIES 080/260DEGS. A GOOD MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION WAS OBTAINED. SIDE-SCAN TRACE SHOWS CLEARLY THAT THIS IS THE WK OF A SUBMARINE, LYING INTACT AND APPARENTLY LISTING TO THE S. (NP 1008, HI 496). COULD POSSIBLY BE EITHER U 269 OR U 1191. AMEND TO WK 57MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/15 10.11.99 DIVED IN 1999. CONFIRMED AS BEING A LATE WAR TYPE VIIC U BOAT, REMARKABLE ONLY IN THE FACT THAT IT HAS A 'WINTERGARDEN' GUN PLATFORM BEHIND THE CONNING TOWER. CINC REQUESTED. PROBABLY EITHER U 1055 OR U 1191. (I MCCARTNEY, FAX DTD 9.11.99). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 10, 1999

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FAQ

Where is the U 1055 OR U 1191 (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The U 1055 OR U 1191 (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 55.893 N,2 46.66 W.

How deep is the U 1055 OR U 1191 (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U 1055 OR U 1191 (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 57 meters and is located at coordinates 49 55.893 N,2 46.66 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 1055 OR U 1191 (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the U 1055 OR U 1191 (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 64 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the U 1055 OR U 1191 (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 1055 OR U 1191 (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1951.

What country did the U 1055 OR U 1191 (PROBABLY) belong to?

The U 1055 OR U 1191 (PROBABLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 1055 OR U 1191 (PROBABLY)?

The U 1055 OR U 1191 (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 871 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 1055 OR U 1191 (PROBABLY)?

The U 1055 OR U 1191 (PROBABLY) is classified as a submarine.

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