U 122 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 122 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 12.25 N,1 26.367 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.204167
  • Longitude: -1.439450
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 122 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 82 m
Width 7.3 m
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 7.7
Orientation 85
Tonnage 1468
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 1, 1921
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1921
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4554/21 23.7.21 H4554/21 23.7.21 SANK 501130N, 012400W. (DIR. OF DOCKYARDS, 19.7.21). HH226/350/02 4.2.91 HH226/350/02 4.2.91 WK 46MTRS, IN 501218.5N, 012617.5W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 90 50 32). OGB POSN: 501213N, 012617W. BR STD. HH090/588/01 2.11.93 HH090/588/01 2.11.93 EXAM'D 17.5.93 IN 501223.3N, 012627.7W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47.9 IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 8.8MTRS, LENGTH 80MTRS, BREADTH 7MTRS. LARGE INTACT WK LYING 085/265DEGS. GOOD SONAR RESPONSE. (NP 1008, HI 588). RETAIN WK 46MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/588/01 27.6.94 HH090/588/01 27.6.94 POSN AMENDED TO 501215N, 012622W [WGD]. DCS3 HT AMENDED TO 7.7MTRS. (NP 1008, HI 588). BR STD. 13.11.98 13.11.98 EUR POSN: 501218N, 012617W. NE 2613. HH226/410/06 1.8.01 HH226/410/06 1.8.01 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. THE WK OF A SUBMARINE, THOUGHT TO BE A GERMAN BOAT OF WW1 VINTAGE. STANDS 8MTRS HIGH IN 60MTRS. LIES WITH THE TIDE. MAY BE A MINELAYER AS A NUMBER OF LARGE HATCHES FITTED FWD. NO GUN. TWIN SCREW. SOME DAMAGE IN THE FORM OF A LARGE DENT STBD SIDE MIDSHIPS. (D C WENDES, LTR DTD 13.7.01). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2012

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED.

General Comments

INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the U 122 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The U 122 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 12.25 N,1 26.367 W.

How deep is the U 122 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U 122 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 50 12.25 N,1 26.367 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 122 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the U 122 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the U 122 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The U 122 (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 1, 1921.

When was the wreck of the U 122 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 122 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1921.

What country did the U 122 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The U 122 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 122 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 122 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1468 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 122 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 122 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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