U 155 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 155 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 34.283 N,7 34.676 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.571383
  • Longitude: -7.577933
Wreck Depth 65 m
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 155
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 76 m
Width 7 m
Draught 5
Sonar Length 52
Sonar Width 5.5
Shadow Height 4.3
Orientation 150
Tonnage 1210
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 21, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2014

Surveying Details

H0573/46 H0573/46 SUNK IN 553500N, 073900W. (OPERATION DEADLIGHT). H1173/66 7.10.65 H1173/66 EXAM'D IN 553418N, 073442W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 206 IN GEN DEPTH 230FT. NO SCOUR. VERY STRONG SONAR CONTACT FROM SW ONLY. (HMS DALRYMPLE, 7.10.65). H2265/73 13.6.73 H2265/73 13.6.73 INS AS USC 65MTRS. NC 2811. 16.8.79 16.8.79 AMEND TO USC 50MTRS. NC 2723. H2175/81 9.1.81 H2175/81 9.1.81 EXAM'D 28.11.79 IN 553418N, 073436W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 60 IN GEN DEPTH 68MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.8MTRS, LENGTH 70MTRS. LYING 135/315DEG. DEFINITE WK OF SUBMARINE. (HMS HYDRA, HI 21/79-80). BR STD. 25.4.07 25.4.07 WK LOCATED IN 5534.283N, 0734.676W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 70MTRS. LENGTH 52MTRS, WIDTH 5.5MTRS, HT 4.3MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 150/330 DEGS. INTACT WITH SCOUR ALONG THE NE SIDE. AMEND WK 64MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/17 2.11.01 HH100/351/17 2.11.01 THIS IS U 155. CINC REQUESTED. (I MCCARTNEY). NCA. 8.2.13 8.2.13 NAMED AS U-155. (WARSHIPS, U-BOATS & LINERS - GSI, 2012). CINC DELETED. 25.2.14 SEP 2014/000357199 25.2.14 LEAST DEPTH 65.05MTRS. (GSI). AMEND WK 65MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

A TYPE IXC BOAT. BUILT IN 1941 BY A G WESER, BREMEN. OIL ENGINES OF 4400 BHP FOR 18.3 KNOTS. SANK WHILE UNDER TOW FOR DISPOSAL DURING OPERATION DEADLIGHT.

General Comments

INTACT, SCOUR CLOSE BY ON NE SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 34.283 N,7 34.676 W
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FAQ

Where is the U 155 wreck located?

The U 155 wreck is located at coordinates 55 34.283 N,7 34.676 W.

How deep is the U 155 and where exactly is it located?

The U 155 lies at a depth of about 65 meters and is located at coordinates 55 34.283 N,7 34.676 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 155?

The seabed around the U 155 lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the U 155 sink?

The U 155 sank on Dec 21, 1945.

When was the wreck of the U 155 discovered?

The wreck of the U 155 was discovered in 1945.

What country did the U 155 belong to?

The U 155 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 155?

The U 155 had a tonnage of 1210 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 155?

The U 155 is classified as a submarine.

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