U 247 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 247 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 53.97 N,5 49.974 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.899500
  • Longitude: -5.832900
Wreck Depth 68 m
Water Depth 74 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 247 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 100
Shadow Height 5.9
Orientation 45
Tonnage 871
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 1, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 28, 2000

Surveying Details

H0113/45 25.3.45 H0113/45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 495340N, 055000W. LENGTH 220FT, HEIGHT 24FT. LYING 035/215DEGS. GAVE OFF OIL AND BLACK GREASE. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 25.3.45). 18.12.44 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 495342N, 055000W. (C-IN-C PLYMOUTH, 18.12.44, AUBD 301/27). 14.7.66 14.7.66 INS AS NDW. [POSN NOT QUOTED]. BR STD. 6.6.75 6.6.75 NOW CHARTED AS USC 60.0MTRS. NE 777. H2590/76 17.3.76 H2590/76 17.3.76 NOT FOUND DURING SIDESCAN SWEEP. (HMS HECLA, HI 1A/75). DELETED. BR STD. H1310/82 11.3.82 H1310/82 & H1270/82 11.3.82 POSITIVE WK LOCATED IN 495404N, 054955W [OGB] USING DECCA. (A M JONES, 12.2.82). POSSIBLY THE U-247. INS AS NDW. BR STD. H3841/86 26.2.88 H3841/86 26.2.88 EXAM'D 17.5.87 IN 495356N, 054955W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 & TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 68 IN GEN DEPTH 73.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.9MTRS, LENGTH 100MTRS, APPROX. GOOD MAGNETOMETER RESPONSE. (HMS FOX, HI 360). AMEND TO WK 68MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 23.6.03 23.6.03 DIVED 21.6.03 IN 4953.908N, 0549.990W [WGD] USING GPS. CONFIRMED AS A WW2 SUBMARINE. BLOWN OPEN IN FRONT OF CONNING TOWER, LYING ON ITS STARBOARD SIDE, BOWS SE. (G POUND/G FURSE TELECON, 23.6.03) NCA.

Circumstances of loss

4.7.45 SUNK BY THE 9TH ESCORT GROUP FRIGATES HMS ST JOHN AND HMS SWANSEA. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 4.7.45).

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FAQ

Where is the U 247 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The U 247 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 53.97 N,5 49.974 W.

How deep is the U 247 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U 247 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 68 meters and is located at coordinates 49 53.97 N,5 49.974 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 247 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the U 247 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 74 meters deep.

When did the U 247 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The U 247 (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 1, 1944.

When was the wreck of the U 247 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 247 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the U 247 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The U 247 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 247 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 247 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 871 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 247 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 247 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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