U 29 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 29 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 19.96 N,0 56.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.332667
  • Longitude: 0.948333
Water Depth 150 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 29
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 64.6 m
Width 6.4 m
Tonnage 867
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 18, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 6.6.69 SUNK IN 582000N, 005700E, APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). 12.12.91 SUNK IN 581600N, 005900E, APPROX. (U-BOAT INTELLIGENCE, 1914-18). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 30, 1999

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1912 BY DANZIG DOCKYARD. OIL ENGINES, TWIN SHAFT. SANK AFTER BEING RAMMED BY HMS DREADNOUGHT OFF MORAY FIRTH. (WARSHIPS OF WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the U 29 wreck located?

The U 29 wreck is located at coordinates 58 19.96 N,0 56.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the U 29?

The seabed around the U 29 lies at approximately 150 meters deep.

When did the U 29 sink?

The U 29 sank on Mar 18, 1915.

When was the wreck of the U 29 discovered?

The wreck of the U 29 was discovered in 1915.

What country did the U 29 belong to?

The U 29 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 29?

The U 29 had a tonnage of 867 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 29?

The U 29 is classified as a submarine.

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