U 309 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 309 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 9.425 N,2 23.156 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.157083
  • Longitude: -2.385933
Wreck Depth 55 m
Water Depth 59 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 309
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 53.8
Sonar Width 7.6
Shadow Height 3.6
Orientation 30
Tonnage 871
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 16, 1945
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details A/S CONTACT IN POSN 580936N, 022300W. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). GIVEN IN VARIOUS GERMAN RECORDS AND LOSS BOOKS 580900N, 022300W APPROX. WK IN 580936N, 022300W. GOOD POSN. LENGTH 177FT, HT 18FT. U-BOAT WRECK. (AUBD 314/55, EG 9). 29.8.78 INS AS WK 55MTRS. NC 115. HH100/351/15 22.8.00 NOT LOCATED USING E/S. (J LEIGH/B HUMBY, LTR DTD 15.8.00). NCA. 8.10.04 RESEACH INDICATES THAT THIS COULD BE U 1020. (K HEATH, TELECON). NCA. HH100/351/22 25.11.04 CONFIRMED AS U-309 FROM VIDEO FOOTAGE. (A NIESTLE, VIA R YOUNG, EMAIL DTD 24.11.04). NCA. 3.10.12 EXAM'D 3.7.12 IN 5809.425N, 0223.156W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 55.41 IN GEN DEPTH 59MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 53.8MTRS, WIDTH 7.6MTRS, HT 3.6MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, ON ITS SIDE, CONNING TOWER INTACT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1372). BOWS NE. AMEND POSN.
Last Amended Date Mar 31, 2020

Circumstances of loss

DEPTH CHARGED BY HMCS FRIGATE ST JOHN 55 MILES NE OF CROMARTY.

General Comments

INTACT, ON ITS SIDE, BOWS NE

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FAQ

Where is the U 309 wreck located?

The U 309 wreck is located at coordinates 58 9.425 N,2 23.156 W.

How deep is the U 309 and where exactly is it located?

The U 309 lies at a depth of about 55 meters and is located at coordinates 58 9.425 N,2 23.156 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 309?

The seabed around the U 309 lies at approximately 59 meters deep.

When did the U 309 sink?

The U 309 sank on Feb 16, 1945.

When was the wreck of the U 309 discovered?

The wreck of the U 309 was discovered in 1945.

What country did the U 309 belong to?

The U 309 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 309?

The U 309 had a tonnage of 871 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 309?

The U 309 is classified as a submarine.

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