U 26 Or U 463 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 26 or u 463 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 8.17 N,7 22.837 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.136167
  • Longitude: -7.380617
Wreck Depth 126.9 m
Water Depth 133 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 26 OR U 463
Type submarine
Flag DE
Sonar Length 57.05
Sonar Width 10.05
Shadow Height 6.65
Orientation 68
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 10, 2024

Surveying Details

H4847/71 9.5.72 LOCATED IN 490854N, 072040W USING DECCA. HEIGHT 19FT IN GEN DEPTH 445FT. (RISDON BEAZLEY, ULRICH HARMS LTD., 13.4.72). CHART AS WK 69FMS [126MTRS]. BR STD. [THIS WK IS PROBABLY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:- U-26 SUNK SW OF BISHOP ROCK ON 3.7.40 [MOST PROBABLE]; U-332 SUNK OFF SCILLIES ON 2.5.43; U-333 [SEE 21535] SUNK W OF SCILLIES ON 31.7.44; U-463 SUNK SW OF SCILLIES ON 15.5.43 [MOST PROBABLE]; U-705 SUNK W OF SCILLIES ON 3.9.42; U-740 [SEE 21442] SUNK W OF SCILLIES ON 9.6.44; U-1200 [SEE 15917] SUNK W OF SCILLIES ON 11.11.44]. 26.11.24 FEATURE FOUND 2024; LOCATED IN 4908.178N, 0722.836W (WGD). LEAST M/B DEPTH 128.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 133MTRS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1837-H102-006). AMEND NDW 128MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2024000247729 10.10.24 EXAM'D 20.04.24, WK IN 4908.170N, 0722.837W (WGD). LEAST M/B DEPTH 126.90MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 133MTRS. LENGTH 57.05MTRS, WIDTH 10.05MTRS, HT 6.65MTRS, ORIENTATION 068/248DEGS. POSSIBLE INTACT, UPRIGHT WRECK. ELLIPTICAL SHAPE WITH OBJECT IN CENTRE.(A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1837-H525-21491). AMEND NDW 126MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

U-26 [983 TONS] WAS DEPTH CHARGED BY HMS GLADIOLUS & RAAF 10 SQUADRON. U-463 [1932 TONS] WAS DEPTH CHARGED BY RAF 58 SQUADRON.

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FAQ

Where is the U 26 OR U 463 wreck located?

The U 26 OR U 463 wreck is located at coordinates 49 8.17 N,7 22.837 W.

How deep is the U 26 OR U 463 and where exactly is it located?

The U 26 OR U 463 lies at a depth of about 126.9 meters and is located at coordinates 49 8.17 N,7 22.837 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 26 OR U 463?

The seabed around the U 26 OR U 463 lies at approximately 133 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the U 26 OR U 463 discovered?

The wreck of the U 26 OR U 463 was discovered in 1972.

What country did the U 26 OR U 463 belong to?

The U 26 OR U 463 belonged to DE.

What type of wreck is the U 26 OR U 463?

The U 26 OR U 463 is classified as a submarine.

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