U 263 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
U 263 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 6.392 N,1 35.271 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.106533
  • Longitude: -1.587850
Wreck Depth 17.5 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 263
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 871
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 20, 1944
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date May 3, 2018

Surveying Details

H2770/69 2.3.72 WK OF SUBMARINE FOUND IN 460630N, 013506W APPROX. GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. (FRENCH NM 72 06 47T). NCA YET. H2770/69 8.2.73 WK 12MTRS [6FMS 3FT] IN 460606N, 013525W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 72 51 10). - NM 450/73. 6.4.88 SHOWN IN 460609N, 013519W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7069 [1986 EDN]. NC 2663. 20.3.90 WK OF 'U 263' IN 460609N, 013519W [EUR]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1988). HH353/520/02 1.12.93 NOW IN 460626.5N, 013512W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 93 44 34). - NM 134/94. HH353/520/04 22.11.01 RESTRICTED AREA RADIUS 500MTRS, ANCHORING AND FISHING PROHIBITED, CENTRED ON WK. (FRENCH NM 01 45 20). - NM 59/02. 30.9.04 SHOWN IN 4606.375N, 0135.273W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7404 [INT 1843] [2ND EDN 2002, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2999. SEP 2007000025712 17.4.07 RESTRICTED AREA DELETED, TOGETHER WITH Y SPHERICAL LT BUOY, FL(5)Y.20S, (WAVE RECORDER) CLOSE SE OF WK. (FRENCH NM 11 29 07) - NM 2055/07. SEP 2012/000106172 29.5.12 NOW WK 17.6MTRS. (FRENCH NM 21/23/12).

Circumstances of loss

MINED OFF LA PALLICE.

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FAQ

Where is the U 263 wreck located?

The U 263 wreck is located at coordinates 46 6.392 N,1 35.271 W.

How deep is the U 263 and where exactly is it located?

The U 263 lies at a depth of about 17.5 meters and is located at coordinates 46 6.392 N,1 35.271 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 263?

The seabed around the U 263 lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the U 263 sink?

The U 263 sank on Jan 20, 1944.

When was the wreck of the U 263 discovered?

The wreck of the U 263 was discovered in 1972.

What country did the U 263 belong to?

The U 263 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 263?

The U 263 had a tonnage of 871 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 263?

The U 263 is classified as a submarine.

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