U 325 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 325 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 39.798 N,5 5.068 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.663300
  • Longitude: -5.084467
Wreck Depth 49 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 325 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 24
Shadow Height 4.4
Orientation 80
Tonnage 769
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 1, 1945
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2001
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2001

Surveying Details

HH090/799/01 22.11.01 HH090/799/01 22.11.01 EXAMINED 10.9.01 IN 5039.798N, 0505.068W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49.9 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 24MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.4MTRS. LIES 080/260DEGS. LARGE, INTACT WK. UPRIGHT. (NP 1008, HI 799). INS AS WK 49MTRS. BR STD. 20.5.02 20.5.02 THIS IS A WW2 U BOAT. HAS BEEN MINED. HAS A 10MTR HOLE ON STBD SIDE BEHIND CONNING TOWER. WIDTH 7MTRS. (G POUND). NCA. HH100/351/22 21.2.06 HH100/351/22 21.2.06 BELIEVED TO BE U 325. (I MCCARTNEY VISIT TO UKHO 21.2.06)

Circumstances of loss

TYPE VII C. BUILT BY FLENDERWERFT, LUBECK. MINED. (GERMAN SUBMARINE 1)

General Comments

UPRIGHT AND INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the U 325 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The U 325 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 39.798 N,5 5.068 W.

How deep is the U 325 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U 325 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 49 meters and is located at coordinates 50 39.798 N,5 5.068 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 325 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the U 325 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the U 325 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The U 325 (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 1, 1945.

When was the wreck of the U 325 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 325 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 2001.

What country did the U 325 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The U 325 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 325 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 325 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 769 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 325 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 325 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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