U 212 (Probably) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
U 212 (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 28.895 N,0 10.558 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 50.481583
- Longitude: -0.175967
|
| Wreck Depth |
48 m
|
| Water Depth |
54 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
U 212 (PROBABLY) |
|
Type
|
submarine
|
| Flag |
DE |
| Length |
67.1 m |
| Width |
6.1 m |
| Draught |
4.9 |
| Sonar Length |
66 |
| Sonar Width |
12.8 |
| Shadow Height |
5.8 |
| Orientation |
85 |
| Tonnage |
871 |
| Tonnage Type |
displacement |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jul 21, 1944
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1944 |
| Last Detection Year |
2014 |
| Original Source |
naval vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Apr 24, 2014 |
Surveying Details
SUNK IN 502700N, 001300W, APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 14.8.74 INS AS USC PA 40MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2450. H1965/76 25.11.80 EXAM'D 4.5.80 IN 502852N, 001032W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51 IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH HT 5.4MTRS. LENGTH 67.6MTRS, BEAM 5.9MTRS. LIES WITH BOWS W. IDENTIFIED AS SUBMARINE SITTING UPRIGHT ON SEABED. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). AMENDED TO WK 51MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/05 21.5.92 LOCATED IN 502848N, 001033W [OGB] USING DECCA. (C MARTIN). NCA. HH100/351/14 12.5.99 CONFIRMED AS THE WK OF A GERMAN SUBMARINE. IT IS IN POOR CONDITION WITH MOST OF THE OUTER CASING GONE. MAJOR BLAST DAMAGE IN THE STERN AND BREAKS IN THE PRESSURE HULL FORWARD AND AFT OF THE CONNING TOWER. WILL BE DIFFICULT TO POSITIVELY IDENTIFY DUE TO POOR CONDITION. (I MCCARTNEY, FAX DTD 11.5.99). NCA. 25.6.99 IDENTITY TO BE CINC. (I MCCARTNEY, TELECON 25.6.99). AMENDED TO CINC. NCA. 24.4.14 EXAM'D 6.3.14 IN 5028.895N, 0010.558W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 48.74 IN GEN DEPTH 54.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 66MTRS, WIDTH 12.8MTRS, HT 5.76MTRS. LIES 085/265 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN UP, PROBABLY IN TWO PARTS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1435). AMEND WK 48MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
SUNK BY DEPTH CHARGES FROM HM SHIPS CURZON AND EKINS. (U 333).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 28.895 N,0 10.558 W
U 212 (Probably) on Wreck Map
U 212 (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the U 212 (PROBABLY) wreck located?
The U 212 (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 28.895 N,0 10.558 W.
How deep is the U 212 (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?
The U 212 (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 48 meters and is located at coordinates 50 28.895 N,0 10.558 W.
How deep is the seabed around the U 212 (PROBABLY)?
The seabed around the U 212 (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 54 meters deep.
When did the U 212 (PROBABLY) sink?
The U 212 (PROBABLY) sank on Jul 21, 1944.
When was the wreck of the U 212 (PROBABLY) discovered?
The wreck of the U 212 (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1944.
What country did the U 212 (PROBABLY) belong to?
The U 212 (PROBABLY) belonged to DE.
What was the tonnage of the U 212 (PROBABLY)?
The U 212 (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 871 tons.
What type of wreck is the U 212 (PROBABLY)?
The U 212 (PROBABLY) is classified as a submarine.
General Comments
UPRIGHT, INTACT. BOWS W.