U 269 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
U 269 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 1.037 N,3 0.075 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.017283
  • Longitude: -3.001250
Wreck Depth 53 m
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 269
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 Jun 25, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 17, 1999

Surveying Details

H02985/44 1.8.44 REPD SUNK IN 500100N, 025900W. (C IN C PLYMOUTH, JUNE 1944). CHART AS NDW. - FNM 1702/44. H03526/44 15.11.44 SUNK IN 500100N, 030000W. (PLYMOUTH LIST PCWO 161, DTD 15.11.44). NCA. 16.3.60 SONAR CONTACT U-BOAT WK IN 500100N, 030000W APPROX. (AUBD 303/149). POSN GIVEN IN VARIOUS GERMAN RECORD & LOSS BOOKS AS 500100N, 025900W APPROX. 18.1.80 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 500100N, 030012W ON FRENCH 878 [1979 EDN]. DIMENSIONS KNOWN. AMEND TO USC PA 53MTRS [29FMS]. R/P. 15.9.88 SHOWN AS USC PA 53MTRS ON FRENCH 6940 [1982 EDN]. HH090/496/02 20.2.91 NOT FOUND DURING BASIC AREA SONAR SEARCH. POSN CONSIDERED DISPROVED. (NP 1008, HI 496). AMEND TO ABEY. 17.11.99 AMENDED DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, DEPTH CHARGED & SUNK BY HMS BICKERTON. (GERMAN SUBMARINES, VOL.1).

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FAQ

Where is the U 269 wreck located?

The U 269 wreck is located at coordinates 50 1.037 N,3 0.075 W.

How deep is the U 269 and where exactly is it located?

The U 269 lies at a depth of about 53 meters and is located at coordinates 50 1.037 N,3 0.075 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 269?

The seabed around the U 269 lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the U 269 sink?

The U 269 sank on Jun 25, 1944.

When was the wreck of the U 269 discovered?

The wreck of the U 269 was discovered in 1944.

What country did the U 269 belong to?

The U 269 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 269?

The U 269 had a tonnage of 871 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 269?

The U 269 is classified as a submarine.

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