U 333 (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 333 (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 36.855 N,7 31.666 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.614250
  • Longitude: -7.527767
Wreck Depth 113 m
Water Depth 126 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 333 (PROBABLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 65
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 11.6
Orientation 40
Tonnage 871
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 31, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Dec 6, 2012

Surveying Details

H03113/44 22.8.44 H03113/44 22.8.44 SUNK IN APPROX 493900N, 072800W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). CHART AS NDW PA. - FNM 1770/44. GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 493900N, 072800W [POSN ACCURATE]. U-BOAT WRECK. (AUBD 2675A/74). 6.12.12 6.12.12 LOCATED 8.2012 IN 4936.855N, 0731.666W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 113.33 IN GEN DEPTH 126MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HT 11.6MTRS. LIES 040/220 DEGS. PROBABLE SUBMARINE. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HN DTD 10.8.12 FOR HI 1482). INTACT, UPRIGHT. AMEND WK 113MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1941 BY NORDSEEWERK, EMDEN. OIL ENGINES OF 3200 BHP FOR 17.7 KNOTS SURFACED, MOTORS OF 750 BHP FOR 7.6 KNOTS SUBMERGED. SUNK BY HM SHIPS STARLING AND LOCH KILLIN.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the U 333 (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The U 333 (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 36.855 N,7 31.666 W.

How deep is the U 333 (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U 333 (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 113 meters and is located at coordinates 49 36.855 N,7 31.666 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 333 (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the U 333 (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 126 meters deep.

When did the U 333 (PROBABLY) sink?

The U 333 (PROBABLY) sank on Jul 31, 1944.

When was the wreck of the U 333 (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 333 (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the U 333 (PROBABLY) belong to?

The U 333 (PROBABLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 333 (PROBABLY)?

The U 333 (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 871 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 333 (PROBABLY)?

The U 333 (PROBABLY) is classified as a submarine.

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