U 1209 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 1209 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 57.852 N,5 42.604 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.964200
  • Longitude: -5.710067
Wreck Depth 61 m
Water Depth 68 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 1209 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 65
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 134
Tonnage 871
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 18, 1944
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 8, 2005

Surveying Details

29.12.44 SONAR CONTACT IN 495600N, 054230W. LENGTH 220FT, HEIGHT 36FT. (ESCORT GROUP 9, 29.12.44, & 25.1.45, AUBD 301/13). SONAR CONTACT IN 495800N, 054230W. (C-IN-C PLYMOUTH, AUBD 301/13). H0113/45 2.4.45 H0113/45 2.4.45 CONTACT IN 495800N, 054230W. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 25.3.45). H0113/45 9.7.45 H0113/45 9.7.45 CONTACT IN 495806N, 054224W. LENGTH 125FT, HEIGHT 12FT, DIRN 000/180DEGS. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 4.7.45). H2137/54 10.5.54 H2137/54 10.5.54 WK LOCATED 074DEGS, 4.0M FROM WOLF ROCK LT. (RISDON BEAZLEY). CHART AS NDW. NC 777. H2590/76 23.3.76 H2590/76 23.3.76 NOT FOUND DURING SIDESCAN SWEEP. (HMS HECLA, HI 1A/75). IN VIEW OF RISDON BEAZLEY REPORT - RETAIN AS CHARTED. 24.5.76 24.5.76 NOW CHARTED AS USC 50MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 777. H4551/76 6.10.76 H4551/76 6.10.76 REPD 074DEGS, 4M FROM WOLF ROCK. STANDS 20FT HIGH. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 17.9.76, SURVEYED 1954). NCA. H2979/74 22.5.77 H2979/74 22.5.77 TWO FFS REPD IN 495743N, 054237W AND 495800N, 054230W EXTENDIING TO 495800N, 054238W. POSNS BY DECCA. (E GILES, 16.5.77). 26.4.78 26.4.78 NOW CHARTED AS WK 60MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1148. H1270/81 24.7.82 H1270/81 24.7.82 LOCATED DURING CABLE-LAYING OPERATIONS BY FRENCH CABLE-LAYER N C VERCORS, IN 495746N, 054240W USING PULSE 8. CABLE-LAYING PLOUGH DAMAGED ON WK. (MR HOLMES, BRITISH TELECOM, SOUTHAMPTON). AMEND POSN. R/P. HH100/351/12 14.3.97 HH100/351/12 14.3.97 WW2 GERMAN U BOAT LOCATED BY DIVER IN AUG'96 IN 495748N, 054233W [WGD]. LENGTH 200FT, GEN DEPTH 70MTRS, SEABED SAND. (G J POUND, 5.3.97). POSSIBLY U 1209. NCA. HH091/059/01 8.4.05 HH091/059/01 8.4.05 EXAM'D 25.9.04 IN 4957.852N, 0542.604W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 61.0 IN GEN DEPTH 68MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 7.0MTRS, HT 5.0MTRS. LIES 134/314 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 61MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND ON WOLF ROCK AND SUBSEQUENTLY FAILED TO SURFACE. (GERMAN SUBMARINES VOL 2). 9 LIVES LOST. (GERMAN NAVAL BOOKS).

General Comments

INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the U 1209 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The U 1209 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 57.852 N,5 42.604 W.

How deep is the U 1209 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U 1209 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 61 meters and is located at coordinates 49 57.852 N,5 42.604 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 1209 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the U 1209 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 68 meters deep.

When did the U 1209 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The U 1209 (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 18, 1944.

When was the wreck of the U 1209 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 1209 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the U 1209 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The U 1209 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 1209 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 1209 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 871 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 1209 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 1209 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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