U 161 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 161 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 34.4 N,4 46.3 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.573333
  • Longitude: -4.771667
Wreck Depth 82 m
Water Depth 88 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 161 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Length 71.6 m
Width 6.4 m
Sonar Length 23
Shadow Height 7.3
Orientation 150
Tonnage 1002
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 30, 1921
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1921
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2001

Surveying Details

H4778/21 4.8.21 H4778/21 4.8.21 SUNK IN 493342N, 044230W. (DIR. OF DOCKYARDS, 29.7.21). INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] (1921). H2537/28 H2537/28 AMEND TO NDW (1921). BR STD. H3110/72 28.11.73 H3110/72 28.11.73 NOT FOUND AFTER EXTENSIVE SEARCH. (HMS HECATE, 1973). DELETE. BR STD. HH090/497/02 28.10.91 HH090/497/02 28.10.91 WK EXAM'D 1.7.91 IN 493424N, 044618W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX AND TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 82 IN GEN DEPTH 88MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.3MTRS, LENGTH 23MTRS. INTACT WK WITH CENTRAL HIGH POINT, LYING 150/330DEGS. A SIGNIFICANT MAGNETIC ANOMALY WAS OBSERVED. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 497). APPEARS TO BE A SUBMARINE ON ONE DCS3 TRACE. INS AS WK 82MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED. (DIR. OF DOCKYARDS).

General Comments

INTACT, CENTRAL HIGH POINT

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FAQ

Where is the U 161 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The U 161 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 34.4 N,4 46.3 W.

How deep is the U 161 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U 161 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 82 meters and is located at coordinates 49 34.4 N,4 46.3 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 161 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the U 161 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 88 meters deep.

When did the U 161 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The U 161 (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 30, 1921.

When was the wreck of the U 161 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 161 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1921.

What was the tonnage of the U 161 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 161 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1002 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 161 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 161 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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