U 296 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
U 296 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 23 N,6 40.05 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.383333
  • Longitude: -6.667500
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 296
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 Mar 22, 1945
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2265/73 13.6.73 H2265/73 13.6.73 INS AS USCPA 55MTRS. NC 2798. H4107/73 15.8.73 H4107/73 15.8.73 INS ON 2798. (MISSED SCALE). - NM 1908/73. H4847/75 10.5.76 H4847/75 10.5.76 IN ELBOW OF ROCK PATCH & NOT DISTINGUISHABLE FROM IT BY DCS3 OR E/S. (HMS HECLA, HI 1/76). DELETED. BR STD. RSDRA2025000186042 24.04.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2024. (AFBI SURVEY, DTD 01.05.2024). NFA.
Last Amended Date Apr 24, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY BOMBS FROM BRITISH FLYING BOAT.

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FAQ

Where is the U 296 wreck located?

The U 296 wreck is located at coordinates 55 23 N,6 40.05 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 296?

The seabed around the U 296 lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the U 296 sink?

The U 296 sank on Mar 22, 1945.

When was the wreck of the U 296 discovered?

The wreck of the U 296 was discovered in 1973.

What country did the U 296 belong to?

The U 296 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 296?

The U 296 had a tonnage of 871 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 296?

The U 296 is classified as a submarine.

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