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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Nov 10, 1999 |
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.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
49 55.893 N,2 46.66 W
U 1055 Or U 1191 (Probably) on Wreck Map
U 1055 Or U 1191 (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
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.
General Comments
INTACT