U 1274 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 1274 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 37.028 N,1 25.672 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.617133
  • Longitude: -1.427867
Wreck Depth 58 m
Water Depth 64 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 1274
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 68
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 5.3
Orientation 132
Tonnage 871
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 16, 1945
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 23, 1999

Surveying Details

16.4.45 SONAR CONTACT IN 553700N, 012512W. (AUBD 311/12, EG 30, 16.4.45). 16.4.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 553643N, 012430W. U BOAT WK. (AUBD 311/14, EG 30, 16.4.45). 6.12.1945 SUBMARINE IDENTIFIED AS U-1274 IN 553640N, 012430W. (NAB MINUTE 6.12.1945). 7.6.72 7.6.72 INS AS NDWPA. LC 1192. H4622/71 14.9.72 H4622/71 14.9.72 AMEND TO USCPA 28MTRS. BR STD. 3.8.77 3.8.77 AMEND TO USCPA 55MTRS. (RECORD REVIEWED). HH100/351/15 20.9.99 HH100/351/15 20.9.99 STANDS UPRIGHT ON SAND AND STONE SEABED. TOTALLY INTACT EXCEPT FOR THE STERN END, WHICH IS WELL SMASHED UP WHERE DEPTH CHARGES EXPLODED ON OR CLOSE TO HER. HATCHES ARE STILL SEALED. TWIN BRONZE PROPS HAVE THE BUILDER'S MARKS ON THEM. CONNING TOWER IS DRAPED WITH A TRAWL NET. POSN NOT OBTAINED AS DIVED FROM ANOTHER BOAT. (R YOUNG). NCA. HH090/843/01 23.12.99 HH090/843/01 23.12.99 EXAM'D 19.6.99 IN 5537.028N, 0125.672W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 58.6 IN GEN DEPTH 64MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 68MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.3MTRS. LIES 132/312 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SEABED SAND. INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 843). UPRIGHT. AMEND TO WK 58MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

6.12.1945 SUNK BY DEPTH CHARGES FROM HMS VICEROY. (NAB MINUTE 6.12.1945).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the U 1274 wreck located?

The U 1274 wreck is located at coordinates 55 37.028 N,1 25.672 W.

How deep is the U 1274 and where exactly is it located?

The U 1274 lies at a depth of about 58 meters and is located at coordinates 55 37.028 N,1 25.672 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 1274?

The seabed around the U 1274 lies at approximately 64 meters deep.

When did the U 1274 sink?

The U 1274 sank on Apr 16, 1945.

When was the wreck of the U 1274 discovered?

The wreck of the U 1274 was discovered in 1945.

What country did the U 1274 belong to?

The U 1274 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 1274?

The U 1274 had a tonnage of 871 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 1274?

The U 1274 is classified as a submarine.

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