U-260 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U-260 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 29.152 N,9 6.229 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.485867
  • Longitude: -9.103817
Wreck Depth 34 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U-260
Type submarine
Sonar Length 57
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 5.5
Orientation 30
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 12, 1945
Scour Dimensions NIL
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 2013
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Aug 11, 2014

Surveying Details

SEP 2014/000158202 11.8.14 EXAM'D 23.7.14 IN 5129.152N, 0906.229W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 34.26 IN GEN DEPTH 38-41MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 57MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS, HT 5.5MTRS. DIMENSIONS APPROX. LIES 030/210 DEGS WITH BOWS SSW. APPARENTLY A SUBMARINE, INTACT AND WELL PRESERVED. LIES ON PORT SIDE. SMALL ?FRAGMENT LIES CLOSE TO BOW. (RV CELTIC VOYAGER, CV13_02, INFOMAR). INS AS WK 34MTRS.

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS SSW

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FAQ

Where is the U-260 wreck located?

The U-260 wreck is located at coordinates 51 29.152 N,9 6.229 W.

How deep is the U-260 and where exactly is it located?

The U-260 lies at a depth of about 34 meters and is located at coordinates 51 29.152 N,9 6.229 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U-260?

The seabed around the U-260 lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the U-260 sink?

The U-260 sank on Mar 12, 1945.

When was the wreck of the U-260 discovered?

The wreck of the U-260 was discovered in 2013.

What type of wreck is the U-260?

The U-260 is classified as a submarine.

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