U 322 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 322 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 24.876 N,2 26.209 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.414600
  • Longitude: -2.436817
Wreck Depth 42 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 322 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 59
Sonar Width 18
Shadow Height 5.4
Tonnage 761
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 29, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0025.0,,001.0,270
Original Detection Year 1952
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 4, 2014

Surveying Details

H3971/52 30.6.52 NDW(PA) IN 502500N, 022500W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H4623/55 22.7.55 WK 23FMS IN 502450N, 022605W. (HMS SCOTT 1954). H4623/55 16.9.55 INS WK 23FMS. - NM 2413/55. H4623/55 8.2.60 LEAST E/S DEPTH 23FMS IN GEN DEPTH 26-27FMS. LIES 170/350 DEGS. GOOD A/S RESPONSE. (SCES & HMS SCOTT, 16.10.54) H3564/61 20.7.61 A GOOD ECHO CONTACT GAINED AT 2200YDS. A GOOD RANGE RECORDER TRACE. LIES 000/180 DEGS. FIXED BY RADAR. (CAPTAIN(F),SECOND FRIGATE SQUADRON, PORTLAND) H2291/64 18.5.65 EXAM'D IN 502444N, 022602W USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 147FT IN GEN DEPTH 162FT. NO SCOUR. STRONG SONAR RETURN FROM E OF WRECK ONLY. (HMS SCOTT, 22.5.64). AMEND TO WK 24FMS. - NM 907/65. H3950/70 24.5.71 AMEND TO WK 44MTRS. NC 3315. H1310/84/6 12.3.84 IDENTIFIED AS STERN SECTION OF A LIBERTY SHIP WHEN DIVED ON IN 1982. PROBABLY PART OF BLACK HAWKE. SHELL CASES LOCATED. STANDS FAIRLY HIGH. (M J BURPITT, 28.2.84). 24.7.87 THIS WK IS THOUGHT TO BE A U BOAT. (M SKELSEY). 10.6.99 CONSIDERED TO BE U 772. (I MCCARTNEY, TELECON 10.6.99). HH090/961/01 4.12.03 EXAM'D 29.7.03 IN 5024.876N, 0226.209W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42.5 IN GEN DEPTH 48-50MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP EXTENDS 25MTRS TOWARDS 270 DEGS. LENGTH 59MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.4MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 961). APPEARS TO BE SUBMARINE WITH EXTENDED MAST. AMEND 42MTRS. BR STD. 4.11.14 U-322 SUNK IN 5025.0N, 0226.0W. (AXEL NIESTLE, WWW.UBOAT.NET).

Circumstances of loss

OIL ENGINES OF 2800BHP, TWIN SHAFT. DEPTH CHARGED BY RCAF AIRCRAFT 30 MILES S OF PORTLAND BILL. 48 LIVES LOST. (GERMAN SUBMARINES VOL 2, U BOATS DESTROYED, DIE DEUTCHEN KRIEGSSCHIFFE VOL 3). NOW BELIEVE SUNK BY DEPTH CHARGE ATTACK BY HMCS CALGARY. (NAVAL HISTORICAL BRANCH).

General Comments

INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the U 322 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The U 322 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 24.876 N,2 26.209 W.

How deep is the U 322 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U 322 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 42 meters and is located at coordinates 50 24.876 N,2 26.209 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 322 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the U 322 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the U 322 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The U 322 (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 29, 1944.

When was the wreck of the U 322 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 322 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1952.

What country did the U 322 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The U 322 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 322 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 322 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 761 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 322 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 322 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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