U 1277 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
U 1277 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 12.977 N,8 45.256 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.216283
  • Longitude: -8.754267
Wreck Depth 24.5 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 1277
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 56.1 m
Width 5.5 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 926
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 3, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2767/69 18.12.74 WK 28MTRS IN 411254N, 084506W, OR 295.75DEGS, 3930MTRS FROM LECA LT. (LISBON NM 159/74). - NM 54/75. 25.10.00 NOT SHOWN ON PORTUGUESE 26402 [1ST EDN, JUL '00, LARGEST SCALE]. AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD. 5.10.01 WK 28MTRS STILL SHOWN ON PORTUGAL 23202 [2001 EDN, 3RD SCALE]. QUERIED WITH PORTUGUESE HO. HH363/410/04 22.10.01 WK STILL EXISTS. WILL BE REINSERTED. (PORTUGUESE HO, E-MAIL DTD 22.10.01). INS AS WK 28MTRS IN 4113.070N, 0845.090W [EUR]. - NM 4685/01. HH363/410/04 3.12.01 WK 28MTRS IN 4113.05N, 0845.17W [EUR]. (PORTUGUESE NM 23/413/01). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 15.10.07 SHOWN AS DEPTH 28MTRS WITH DANGER CIRCLE IN 4112.977N, 0845.256W [WGD] ON PORTUGUESE 26402 [INT 1871] [2ND EDN JUN '07, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. RETAIN AS WK 28MTRS. NE 3258. 27.12.07 SHOWN AS DEPTH 28MTRS WITH DANGER CIRCLE. NE 3258 [INT 1871]. ASSUME NOT NOTICED 15.10.07, BUT CLEARLY THIS IS A WK. ADD LEGEND WK. BR STD. SEP 2013/000262130 6.12.13 NOW WK 24.5MTRS. (PORTUGESE NM 11/371/13). - NM 233/14.
Last Amended Date Oct 3, 2018

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED OFF OPORTO. (GERMAN SUBMARINES).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 41 12.977 N,8 45.256 W
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FAQ

Where is the U 1277 wreck located?

The U 1277 wreck is located at coordinates 41 12.977 N,8 45.256 W.

How deep is the U 1277 and where exactly is it located?

The U 1277 lies at a depth of about 24.5 meters and is located at coordinates 41 12.977 N,8 45.256 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 1277?

The seabed around the U 1277 lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the U 1277 sink?

The U 1277 sank on Jun 3, 1945.

When was the wreck of the U 1277 discovered?

The wreck of the U 1277 was discovered in 1945.

What country did the U 1277 belong to?

The U 1277 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 1277?

The U 1277 had a tonnage of 926 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 1277?

The U 1277 is classified as a submarine.

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