U 152 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 152 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 12.445 N,1 18.943 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.207417
  • Longitude: -1.315717
Wreck Depth 64 m
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 152
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 64.9 m
Width 8.8 m
Sonar Length 86
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 7.2
Orientation 170
Tonnage 1512
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 30, 1921
Scour Dimensions ,,001.5,
Original Detection Year 1921
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4554/21 23.7.21 H4554/21 23.7.21 SANK IN 501300N, 011745W. (DIR. OF DOCKYARDS, D/M.31695/21 19.7.21). BA 2450. 22.1.80 22.1.80 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 501240N, 011800W [EUR] ON FR 878 [DEC '79]. NCA. HH090/588/01 2.11.93 HH090/588/01 2.11.93 EXAM'D 16.5.93 IN 501226.7N, 011856.6W [WGD] USING PORTLAND HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 64.3 IN GEN DEPTH 70MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 7.2MTRS, LENGTH 86MTRS, BREADTH 10MTRS. LARGE INTACT WK LYING 170/350DEGS. GOOD SONAR AND MAGNETOMETER RESPONSE. (NP 1008, HI 588). AMEND TO WK 64MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 4010/93. 12.11.98 12.11.98 EUR POSN: 501229.5N, 011851.5W. NE 2613.
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2012

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED. (DIR. OF DOCKYARDS).

General Comments

LARGE INTACT WK

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FAQ

Where is the U 152 wreck located?

The U 152 wreck is located at coordinates 50 12.445 N,1 18.943 W.

How deep is the U 152 and where exactly is it located?

The U 152 lies at a depth of about 64 meters and is located at coordinates 50 12.445 N,1 18.943 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 152?

The seabed around the U 152 lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the U 152 sink?

The U 152 sank on Jun 30, 1921.

When was the wreck of the U 152 discovered?

The wreck of the U 152 was discovered in 1921.

What country did the U 152 belong to?

The U 152 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 152?

The U 152 had a tonnage of 1512 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 152?

The U 152 is classified as a submarine.

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