U 1206 (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 1206 (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 18.243 N,1 39.823 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.304050
  • Longitude: -1.663717
Wreck Depth 76 m
Water Depth 82 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 1206 (PROBABLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 62
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 145
Tonnage 769
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 14, 1945
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Surveying Details 6.6.69 SANK IN APPROX POSN 572100N, 013900W. (GERMAN WARSHIPS, WW II & U333 - STORY OF U-BOAT ACE). NCA. HH091/155/01 3.3.10 SEP 2010/000098684 EXAM'D 26.8.09 IN 5718.243N, 0135.823W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 76.53 IN GEN DEPTH 82.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 62MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 6MTRS. LIES 145/325 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). HEAVY LIST TO ?PORT, BOWS ?SE. INS AS WK 76MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 5, 2010

Circumstances of loss

OIL ENGINES OF 1400 BHP, ELECTRIC MOTORS, TWIN SHAFT. 1 X 37MM, 1 X 22 GUNS, 4 X BOW, 1 X STERN TORPEDO TUBES. PASSAGE NORWAY FOR WAR PATROL AND RETURN. APPARENTLY ARRIVED OFF SCOTLAND STILL FULLY AND WITH HER WAR LOAD OF 14 TORPEDOES. WENT ASHORE ON BUCHAN NESS AND RECEIVED SO MUCH DAMAGE THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO CONTINE THE PATOL. PROBABLY 4 MEN LOST DURING FLOODING. WAS TAKEN OUT TO SEA SCUTTLED, THE SURVIVORS BEING PICKED UP BY HMS NODZU. (SIBI). SANK FOLLOWING A DIVING ACCIDENT (GROUNDED). (GERMAN WARSHIPS, WW II).

General Comments

INTACT, HEAVY LIST TO ?PORT, ?BOW SE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 18.243 N,1 39.823 W
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FAQ

Where is the U 1206 (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The U 1206 (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 57 18.243 N,1 39.823 W.

How deep is the U 1206 (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U 1206 (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 76 meters and is located at coordinates 57 18.243 N,1 39.823 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 1206 (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the U 1206 (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 82 meters deep.

When did the U 1206 (PROBABLY) sink?

The U 1206 (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 14, 1945.

When was the wreck of the U 1206 (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 1206 (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the U 1206 (PROBABLY) belong to?

The U 1206 (PROBABLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 1206 (PROBABLY)?

The U 1206 (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 769 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 1206 (PROBABLY)?

The U 1206 (PROBABLY) is classified as a submarine.

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