U 218 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 218 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 29.974 N,7 25.947 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.499567
  • Longitude: -7.432450
Wreck Depth 52 m
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 218
Type submarine
Flag DE
Sonar Length 65
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 3.9
Orientation 160
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2014

Surveying Details

H0573/46 H0573/46 ONE U-BOAT SUNK IN 553032N, 072709W. (OPERATION DEADLIGHT). H2265/73 13.6.73 H2265/73 13.6.73 INS AS USC 60MTRS. NC 2811. 16.6.77 16.6.77 AMEND TO USC 45MTRS. NC 2811. H2175/81 12.1.81 H2175/81 12.1.81 EXAM'D 28.11.79 IN 552959N, 072553W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49 IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. DCS3 HT 6MTRS, LENGTH 75MTRS. LYING 135/315 DEGS. DISTINCT WK OF SUBMARINE. UPRIGHT. (HMS HYDRA, HI 21/79-80). BR STD. 27.4.07 27.4.07 WK OF U218 LOCATED IN 5529.974N, 0725.947W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 3.9MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 160/340 DEGS. INTACT. SCOUR ALONG BOTH SIDES. AMEND WK 52MTRS. BR STD. 25.2.14 SEP 2014/000357199 25.2.14 LEAST DEPTH 52.93MTRS. (GSI). RETAIN WK 52MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED IN OPERATION DEADLIGHT.

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT, SCOUR ALONG BOTH SIDES

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 29.974 N,7 25.947 W
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FAQ

Where is the U 218 wreck located?

The U 218 wreck is located at coordinates 55 29.974 N,7 25.947 W.

How deep is the U 218 and where exactly is it located?

The U 218 lies at a depth of about 52 meters and is located at coordinates 55 29.974 N,7 25.947 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 218?

The seabed around the U 218 lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the U 218 discovered?

The wreck of the U 218 was discovered in 1946.

What country did the U 218 belong to?

The U 218 belonged to DE.

What type of wreck is the U 218?

The U 218 is classified as a submarine.

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