U 1200 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 1200 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 24.53 N,9 10.54 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.408833
  • Longitude: -9.175667
Water Depth 120 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 1200
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 74.1
Shadow Height 6.1
Tonnage 871
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 11, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 1945
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H4635/44 POSN 502430N, 091030W. (W APP LIST). H109/45 11.4.45 POSN 502430N, 091030W. PROBABLY U BOAT. LENGTH 243FT HEIGHT 20FT. (W APP LIST AMENDMENTS). POSSIBLY SUBMARINE IN POSN 492920N, 080245W. [21462], 493520N, 070400W. [21531], OR 490854N, 072040W. [21491].
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY DEPTH CHARGES FROM 4 CASTLE CLASS CORVETTES (HMS PEVENSEY CASTLE, LANCASTER CASTLE, PORTCHESTER CASTLE & KENILWORTH CASTLE).

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FAQ

Where is the U 1200 wreck located?

The U 1200 wreck is located at coordinates 50 24.53 N,9 10.54 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 1200?

The seabed around the U 1200 lies at approximately 120 meters deep.

When did the U 1200 sink?

The U 1200 sank on Nov 11, 1944.

When was the wreck of the U 1200 discovered?

The wreck of the U 1200 was discovered in 1944.

What country did the U 1200 belong to?

The U 1200 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 1200?

The U 1200 had a tonnage of 871 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 1200?

The U 1200 is classified as a submarine.