U 1169 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 1169 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 1.746 N,5 46.537 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.029100
  • Longitude: -5.775617
Wreck Depth 85.63 m
Water Depth 103 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 1169 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 110
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 14
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 2012
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 4, 2015

Surveying Details

H0109/45 POSN 520200N, 054500W. H 54FT. DIR 150/330 DEG. 2.3.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 520200N, 054518W. L 340FT, H 54FT. (AUBD 319/182 - EG 5). 24.11.72 INS AS USCPA 30FMS. NE 1410. H3140/69 17.5.77 WK LOCATED 23/29.3.77 IN 520142.5N, 054631W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 87 IN GEN DEPTH 103MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 16MTRS, LENGTH 150MTRS. ORIENTATION 030/210 DEG. INTACT. (HMS FAWN, HI 44/75). BR STD. H4467/81 11.4.83 LOCATED 23.7.82, NOT EXAM'D. E/S DEPTH OF 86.6MTRS OBTAINED ON SOUNDING LINE. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 70). NCA. HH100/351/03 21.12.90 WK OF UNKNOWN WW2 U-BOAT IN 520115N, 054630W. (ENDEAVOUR CLUB DATA). POSSIBLY THIS WK. 12.12.00 RECORD REVIEWED. AMEND TO WK 86MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 70). BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 5201.713N, 0546.512W. SEP 2015/000178837 4.11.15 EXAM'D BY BDC, WK FOUND IN 5201.746N, 0546.537W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 85.63MTRS. LENGTH 110MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 14MTRS. NFS. (CEFAS DS11/12/13, 2012-13). AMEND TO NDW 85MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943 BY DANZIGER WERFT, DANZIG. OIL ENGINES OF 3200 BHP FOR 17.7 KNOTS SURFACED, MOTORS OF 750 BHP FOR 7.6 KNOTS SUBMERGED. 14 TORPEDOES IN 4 FOUR BOW & ONE STERN TUBE. (UBOAT.NET).

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FAQ

Where is the U 1169 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The U 1169 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 1.746 N,5 46.537 W.

How deep is the U 1169 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U 1169 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 85.63 meters and is located at coordinates 52 1.746 N,5 46.537 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 1169 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the U 1169 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 103 meters deep.

When did the U 1169 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The U 1169 (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 5, 1945.

When was the wreck of the U 1169 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 1169 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the U 1169 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The U 1169 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 1169 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 1169 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 871 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 1169 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 1169 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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