U 319 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 319 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 40.577 N,4 26.31 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.676283
  • Longitude: 4.438500
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 319
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 50
Shadow Height 6
Tonnage 871
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 15, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 12.11.75 OBSTN SHOWN IN 574103N, 042644E ON KINGFISHER CHART KE 158-2C. RECORDED AS FISHERMANS FASTENER. H4043/80 13.10.87 U 319 LOCATED IN 574037N, 042624E [EUR]. LENGTH 50MTRS, HEIGHT 6MTRS. (NORWEGIAN NM 1211/87). INS AS USC 63MTRS. BR STD. 10.3.05 WGD POSN: 5740.577N, 0426.310E. NE 275. LEGEND WK SHOWN TWICE. DELETE ONE LEGEND. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 17, 2025

Circumstances of loss

DEPTH CHARGED AND SUNK BY AIRCRAFT FROM NO 206 SQDN, RAF.

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FAQ

Where is the U 319 wreck located?

The U 319 wreck is located at coordinates 57 40.577 N,4 26.31 E.

How deep is the seabed around the U 319?

The seabed around the U 319 lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the U 319 sink?

The U 319 sank on Jul 15, 1944.

When was the wreck of the U 319 discovered?

The wreck of the U 319 was discovered in 1975.

What country did the U 319 belong to?

The U 319 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 319?

The U 319 had a tonnage of 871 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 319?

The U 319 is classified as a submarine.

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