U 1208 (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
U 1208 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
49 51.82 N,6 6.806 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 49.863667
- Longitude: -6.113433
|
| Wreck Depth |
75 m
|
| Water Depth |
81 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
U 1208 (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
submarine
|
| Flag |
DE |
| Sonar Length |
80 |
| Shadow Height |
5.4 |
| Orientation |
135 |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Feb 24, 1945
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1945 |
| Last Detection Year |
1988 |
| Original Source |
naval vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 22, 2010 |
Surveying Details
H0113/45 25.3.45 H0113/45 25.3.45 PLYMOUTH LIST 840/5. H0113/45 4.7.45 H0113/45 4.7.45 PLYMOUTH LIST 840/2. 11.2.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 495148N, 060736W. WK OF U-BOAT. (AUBD 301/80, 11.2.45, 3.3.45). H5081/70 13.1.71 H5081/70 13.1.71 INS AS NDW PA IN 495200N, 060730W. NC 1148. H2979/74 22.3.78 H2979/74 22.3.78 TWO FFS REPORTED IN 495157N, 060713W. POSN BY DECCA. (E GILES, 16.5.77). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H3841/86 26.2.88 H3841/86 26.2.88 EXAMINED 16.8.87 IN 495147N, 060645W [OGB] USING HYPER-FIX & TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 75.0 IN GEN DEPTH 81MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.4MTRS. LENGTH 80MTRS. LYING NW/SE. GOOD MAGNETOMETER RESPONSE. SONAR TRACE SHOWS SUBMARINE-SHAPED CONTACT. (HMS FOX, HI 360). AMEND TO WK 75MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 837/88. 18.2.99 18.2.99 PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT TO BE U 480. HH100/351/18 3.9.02 HH100/351/18 3.9.02 DIVED IN CHARTED POSITION, CONFIRMED AS SUBMARINE, SNORKEL IN PLACE, BOW BLOWN OFF. BATTERY PLATES BLOWN ALL OVER SEABED. GEN DEPTH 85MTRS. (G POUND, DIVE REPORT REC'D 15.8.02) NCA 21.5.09 *21.5.09 EUT POSN: 4951.820N, 0606.806W. NE 1148.
Circumstances of loss
CAUSE OF SINKING NOT KNOWN.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
49 51.82 N,6 6.806 W
U 1208 (Possibly) on Wreck Map
U 1208 (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the U 1208 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The U 1208 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 51.82 N,6 6.806 W.
How deep is the U 1208 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The U 1208 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 75 meters and is located at coordinates 49 51.82 N,6 6.806 W.
How deep is the seabed around the U 1208 (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the U 1208 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 81 meters deep.
When did the U 1208 (POSSIBLY) sink?
The U 1208 (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 24, 1945.
When was the wreck of the U 1208 (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the U 1208 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.
What country did the U 1208 (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The U 1208 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.
What type of wreck is the U 1208 (POSSIBLY)?
The U 1208 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.
General Comments
INTACT, SUBMARINE SHAPED