U 123 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 123 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 38.64 N,4 36.988 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.644000
  • Longitude: -4.616467
Wreck Depth 73 m
Water Depth 82 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 123 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Sonar Length 95
Sonar Width 28
Shadow Height 8.9
Orientation 64
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 23, 2005

Surveying Details

H1310/80 21.5.80 FF REPD IN 493839N, 043735W [OGB] USING DECCA. (LTR DTD 20.4.80). HH091/059/01 23.11.05 WK EXAM'D 10.4.05 IN 4938.640N, 0436.988W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 73.8 IN GEN DEPTH 82.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 95MTRS, WIDTH 28MTRS, HT 8.9MTRS. LIES 064/244 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). INS AS WK 73MTRS. BR STD. 5.6.06 DIVED 1.6.06 BY M ETHERIDGE. IDENTIFIED AS A GERMAN SUBMARINE. POSSIBLY U135. NETTED. (G POUND, TELECON 5.6.06). 26.9.06 HAS BEEN REPORTED AS DIVED IN SUMMER 2006. SAID TO BE A WW2 GERMAN SUBMARINE COVERED N NETTING. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA.

General Comments

INTACT WK, NETTED

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FAQ

Where is the U 123 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The U 123 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 38.64 N,4 36.988 W.

How deep is the U 123 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U 123 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 73 meters and is located at coordinates 49 38.64 N,4 36.988 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 123 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the U 123 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 82 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the U 123 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 123 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1980.

What country did the U 123 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The U 123 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What type of wreck is the U 123 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 123 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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