U 13 (Probably) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
U 13 (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
52 27.309 N,2 1.5 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 52.455150
- Longitude: 2.025000
|
| Wreck Depth |
25.66 m
|
| Water Depth |
28 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
U 13 (PROBABLY) |
|
Type
|
submarine
|
| Flag |
DE |
| Length |
40.8 m |
| Width |
4 m |
| Draught |
4 |
| Sonar Length |
40.2 |
| Sonar Width |
8.6 |
| Shadow Height |
2.16 |
| Orientation |
261 |
| Tonnage |
303 |
| Tonnage Type |
displacement |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
May 31, 1940
|
| Bottom Texture |
6,4 |
| Scour Dimensions |
060.0,,001.5,000.0 |
| Original Detection Year |
1925 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority wreck information |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 19, 2017 |
Surveying Details
H6725/58 13.10.58 522700N 020200E ACCEPTED POSN FOR U 13. NCA. (HISTORICAL SECTION). H3730/69 3.6.69 NOTHING FOUND AFTER INTENSIVE SONAR AND E/S SEARCH. (HMS BULLDOG, 1969 ROS). 19.6.69 ANOTHER POSN GIVEN BY VARIOUS GERMAN LOSS AND RECORD BOOKS IS 522600N, 020200E. NCA. HH090/616/01 15.12.94 EXAM'D 4.7.94 IN 522716.53N, 020137.12E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 26.0, FOUL 26.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.1 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.0MTR. DCS3 HT 3.0MTRS. LENGTH 44MTRS, WIDTH 4MTRS. LIES 055/235 DEGS. APPPEARS UPRIGHT AND INTACT. NO DEBRIS. (GARDLINE, HI 616). - NM 685/95. HH100/351/15 28.2.00 THIS IS A SUBMARINE, INTACT, LYING WITH A 45DEG TILT TO STBD. CONNING TOWER IS INTACT WITH THE HATCH OPEN. MOST OF THE EXTERNAL CASING IS INTACT, BUT PARTS HAVE COLLAPSED REVEALING THE PRESSURE HULL. MAY BE A U BOAT. ONE FEATURE IS A DIRECTION FINDING AERIAL MOUNTED JUST FORWARD OF THE TOWER. (B HICKINBOTTOM, LTR DTD 26.2.00). NCA. 18.2.08 DCS3 IMAGE ATTACHED. (E-MAIL DTD 15.2.08, FM EMU LTD). SEP 2016/000091758 19.7.17 EXAM'D 16.12.16; IN 5227.309N, 0201.500E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 25.66MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS, LENGTH 40.2MTRS, WIDTH 8.6MTRS, HEIGHT 2.16MTRS, ORIENTATION 261/081 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 60MTRS, 1.5MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 180 DEGS. WRECK IS INTACT AND APPEARS TO LIE PARTIALLY ON ITS SIDE. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND DW 25.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
DEPTH CHARGED BY SLOOP HMS WESTON.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
52 27.309 N,2 1.5 E
U 13 (Probably) on Wreck Map
U 13 (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the U 13 (PROBABLY) wreck located?
The U 13 (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 27.309 N,2 1.5 E.
How deep is the U 13 (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?
The U 13 (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 25.66 meters and is located at coordinates 52 27.309 N,2 1.5 E.
How deep is the seabed around the U 13 (PROBABLY)?
The seabed around the U 13 (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 28 meters deep.
When did the U 13 (PROBABLY) sink?
The U 13 (PROBABLY) sank on May 31, 1940.
When was the wreck of the U 13 (PROBABLY) discovered?
The wreck of the U 13 (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1925.
What country did the U 13 (PROBABLY) belong to?
The U 13 (PROBABLY) belonged to DE.
What was the tonnage of the U 13 (PROBABLY)?
The U 13 (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 303 tons.
What type of wreck is the U 13 (PROBABLY)?
The U 13 (PROBABLY) is classified as a submarine.