U 1199 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
U 1199 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 57.553 N,5 42.975 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.959217
  • Longitude: -5.716250
Water Depth 67 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 1199 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 861
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 21, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Apr 1, 2005

Surveying Details

H0113/45 9.7.45 SONAR CONTACT IN 495730N, 054300W. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 4.7.45). H5051/70 1.2.71 NDW PA CHARTED IN 495730N, 054300W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1148. 6.6.75 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 50MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 777. H2590/76 1.3.76 NOT LOCATED DURING SWEEP. WK LOCATED IN 495607.04N, 054217.02W [APPROX 1.6M SSE). APPEARS TO BE TOO LARGE FOR A U-BOAT. (HMS HECLA, HI 1A/75). DELETED. NE 777. H5982/82 21.4.83 WK SHOWN IN 495731N, 054255W [OGB] ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)7 [1982 EDN]. POSN BY DECCA. NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH091/059/01 1.4.05 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY DEPTH CHARGES FROM HMS MIGNONETTE AND HMS ICARUS 16M S OF LAND'S END. (GERMAN SUBMARINES VOL 2).

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FAQ

Where is the U 1199 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The U 1199 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 57.553 N,5 42.975 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 1199 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the U 1199 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 67 meters deep.

When did the U 1199 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The U 1199 (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 21, 1945.

When was the wreck of the U 1199 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 1199 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the U 1199 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The U 1199 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 1199 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 1199 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 861 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 1199 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 1199 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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