U 153 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 153 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 14.488 N,1 12.048 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.241467
  • Longitude: -1.200800
Wreck Depth 49 m
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 153 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Length 64.9 m
Width 8.8 m
Sonar Length 73
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 8
Orientation 30
Tonnage 1512
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 30, 1921
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,002.7,
Original Detection Year 1921
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 8, 2000

Surveying Details

H4554/21 23.7.21 H4554/21 23.7.21 SUNK IN 501500N, 011410W. (DIR. OF DOCKYARDS, D/M 31695/21, 19.7.21). CHART AS NDW. BA 2450. 25.4.45 25.4.45 SONAR CONTACT IN 501600N, 011900W. (AUBD 304/85, ESCORT GROUP 17, 13.2.45). NCA. 3.12.75 3.12.75 NOW CHARTED AS USC 20FMS. NE 2649. 11.8.77 11.8.77 NOW CHARTED AS 36MTRS. NC 2450. HH090/588/01 1.11.93 HH090/588/01 1.11.93 WK EXAM'D 22.4.93 IN 501429.3N, 011202.9W [WGD] USING PORTLAND HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49.6 IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. SCOUR 2.7MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 8MTRS, LENGTH 73MTRS, BREADTH 13MTRS. INTACT, UPRIGHT WK LYING 030/210DEGS ON GENTLY SLOPING SEABED AND WITHIN A LARGE SCOUR. (NP 1008, HI 588). AMEND TO WK 49MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 4010/93. HH100/351/22 19.4.06 HH100/351/22 19.4.06 DIVED 8.5.03 IN LISTED POSN. A LARGE WW1 U-BOAT. 2 LARGE DECK GUNS. SPLIT IN HULL ON PORT SIDE. UPRIGHT AND INTACT WITH INTACT CONNING TOWER. (DELTA DIVERS). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED. (DIR. OF DOCKYARDS).

General Comments

UPRIGHT & INTACT, TWO GUNS, TOWER INTACT, SPLIT IN PORT HULL

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FAQ

Where is the U 153 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The U 153 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 14.488 N,1 12.048 W.

How deep is the U 153 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U 153 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 49 meters and is located at coordinates 50 14.488 N,1 12.048 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 153 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the U 153 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When did the U 153 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The U 153 (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 30, 1921.

When was the wreck of the U 153 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 153 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1921.

What was the tonnage of the U 153 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 153 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1512 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 153 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 153 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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