U 1276 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 1276 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 47.94 N,7 7.543 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.799000
  • Longitude: -7.125717
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 69 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 1276
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.9
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 90
Tonnage 871
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 20, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 514812N, 070730W. WK OF U BOAT. (C IN C W. APPRS, AUBD 319/64). 6.12.77 6.12.77 INS AS WK USC PA 60MTRS. NC 2049. H2973/74 26.1.78 H2973/74 26.1.78 FASTENER REPORTED IN 514750N, 070800W. POSN BY DECCA. (E GILES, 5.3.77). HH100351/03 13.12.90 HH100351/03 13.12.90 PREVIOUS IDENTIFICATION OF THIS WK AS U 1208 WAS ERRONEOUS. HAS NOW BEEN POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED FROM AN ARTICLE OF CLOTHING AS U 1276. (NSD, FOREIGN DOCS SECTION, D/NHB/9/2/17S 28.11.90). HH100/351/20 8.9.03 HH100/351/20 8.9.03 LOCATED BY E/S ONLY IN 5147.952N, 0707.524W [WGD]. NOT DIVED. STANDS 5MTRS HIGH BY E/S. LIES E/W. THOUGHT TO BE A SUBMARINE. CINC REQUESTED. (G GOOCH, FAX DTD 3.9.03). AMEND TO WK USC 60MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 28.8.08 28.8.08 CINC NO LONGER REQUIRED. (G GOOCH, E-MAIL 28.8.08) CINC REMOVED. 2025000172752 15.04.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2024. LEAST M/B DEPTH 67MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (IRISH MARINE INSTITUTE, DTD 31.7.24). RETAIN NDW 60MTRS.
Last Amended Date Apr 15, 2025

Circumstances of loss

DEPTH CHARGED AND SUNK BY HMS AMETHYST.

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FAQ

Where is the U 1276 wreck located?

The U 1276 wreck is located at coordinates 51 47.94 N,7 7.543 W.

How deep is the U 1276 and where exactly is it located?

The U 1276 lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 51 47.94 N,7 7.543 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 1276?

The seabed around the U 1276 lies at approximately 69 meters deep.

When did the U 1276 sink?

The U 1276 sank on Feb 20, 1945.

When was the wreck of the U 1276 discovered?

The wreck of the U 1276 was discovered in 1945.

What country did the U 1276 belong to?

The U 1276 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 1276?

The U 1276 had a tonnage of 871 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 1276?

The U 1276 is classified as a submarine.

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