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
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.
Last Amended Date Jul 19, 2017

Circumstances of loss

DEPTH CHARGED BY SLOOP HMS WESTON.

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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.

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