U 246 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
U 246 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 58.036 N,5 25.16 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.967267
  • Longitude: -5.419333
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 246 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 871
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 29, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2016

Surveying Details

H0113/45 4.7.45 CONTACT IN 495754N, 052524W. LENGTH 175FT, HEIGHT 24FT. BREADTH 75FT. DIRN 220/040. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 4.7.45). SONAR CONTACT IN 495800N, 052630W. (AUBD 301/185). 29.3.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 495800N, 052506W. LENGTH 230FT, HEIGHT 30FT, DIRN 045/225DEGS. (HMS DUCKWORTH, 29.3.45 & 10.4.45, AUBD 301/186). CONTACT IN 495754N, 052524W. LENGTH 175FT, HEIGHT 24FT, BREADTH 75FT. (C-IN-C PLYMOUTH, JULY 1945 & AUBD 301/187). CONTACT IN 495748N, 052500W. (C-IN-C PLYMOUTH, JULY 1945 & AUBD 301/188). 25.11.74 NOT LOCATED DURING SALVAGE SURVEYS 1974. (E GILES). H5051/70 16.11.70 INS AS NDW. POSN NOT RECORDED. NC 777. 6.6.75 AMEND TO USC 35MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). NE 777. H2979/74 24.11.77 THREE FFS REPORTED IN POSNS 495732N, 052453W; 495757N, 052453W AND 495813N, 052503W. POSNS BY DECCA. (E GILES, 16.5.77). 9.5.78 AMEND TO WK PA 35MTRS IN HMS DUCKWORTH'S POSN. NC 2565. SEP 2016/000091765 27.10.16 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY. (MMT, HI 1500). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

DEPTH CHARGED BY HMS DUCKWORTH.

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FAQ

Where is the U 246 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The U 246 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 58.036 N,5 25.16 W.

How deep is the U 246 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U 246 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 49 58.036 N,5 25.16 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 246 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the U 246 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the U 246 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The U 246 (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 29, 1945.

When was the wreck of the U 246 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 246 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the U 246 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The U 246 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 246 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 246 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 871 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 246 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 246 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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