U 27 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 27 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 34.98 N,9 2.06 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.583000
  • Longitude: -9.034333
Water Depth 1100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 27
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 64.3 m
Width 5.8 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 745
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 22, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H0139/39 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 583000N, 090600W. (HMS AURORA). 22.8.80 U 27: NDWPA IN 583500N, 090200W. (US P/O DTD 16.10.76). 10.3.97 SUNK IN 583500N, 090200W. (U333 & DIE DEUTSCHEN KREIGSSCHIFFE). PLOTS IN 1100MTRS. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

DEPTH CHARGED BY RN DESTROYERS FORESTER & FORTUNE.

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FAQ

Where is the U 27 wreck located?

The U 27 wreck is located at coordinates 58 34.98 N,9 2.06 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 27?

The seabed around the U 27 lies at approximately 1100 meters deep.

When did the U 27 sink?

The U 27 sank on Sep 22, 1939.

When was the wreck of the U 27 discovered?

The wreck of the U 27 was discovered in 1939.

What country did the U 27 belong to?

The U 27 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 27?

The U 27 had a tonnage of 745 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 27?

The U 27 is classified as a submarine.

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