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
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.
Last Amended Date Apr 24, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY DEPTH CHARGES FROM HM SHIPS CURZON AND EKINS. (U 333).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT. BOWS W.

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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.

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