U 1169 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
U 1169 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 3 N,5 53 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.050000
  • Longitude: -5.883333
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 1169
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 871
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 5, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

H0109/45 H0109/45 WRECKAGE OF GERMAN ORIGIN AND PROBABLY U-BOAT REPORTED BY WIDOW AS SUNK IN MINEFIELD IN 520300N, 055300W. (WESTERN APPROACHES LIST, JULY 1945). 24.11.72 24.11.72 INS AS USCPA 45FMS. NE 1410. H3140/69 20.5.77 H3140/69 20.5.77 NOT FOUND DURING MAIN AREA SEARCH OR SUBSEQUENT INTENSIVE SEARCH. (HMS FAWN, HI 44/75). DELETED. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

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FAQ

Where is the U 1169 wreck located?

The U 1169 wreck is located at coordinates 52 3 N,5 53 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 1169?

The seabed around the U 1169 lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the U 1169 sink?

The U 1169 sank on Apr 5, 1945.

When was the wreck of the U 1169 discovered?

The wreck of the U 1169 was discovered in 1945.

What country did the U 1169 belong to?

The U 1169 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 1169?

The U 1169 had a tonnage of 871 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 1169?

The U 1169 is classified as a submarine.

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