U 385 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 385 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 16.968 N,2 55.05 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.282800
  • Longitude: -2.917500
Wreck Depth 103 m
Water Depth 110 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 385
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.6
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 11, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date May 3, 2018

Surveying Details

H03250/44 24.8.44 H03250/44 24.8.44 SUBMARINE SUNK IN 461700N, 025500W APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). CHART AS NDW PA. - FNM 1830/44. 12.12.84 12.12.84 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6990 [1984 EDN]. NOT LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984. 25.3.88 25.3.88 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 461700N, 025500W ON FRENCH 7069 [1986 EDN]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14562060). NC 2663. HH353/510/06 2.9.03 HH353/510/06 2.9.03 NOW WK USCPA 103MTRS IN 4616.94N, 0255.09W [WGD]. (FRENCH NM 03 33 07). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

DEPTH CHARGED BY HMS 'STANLEY' & RAAF A/C FROM 461 SQUADRON W OF LA ROCHELLE. (GERMAN SUBMARINES, VOL 1).

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FAQ

Where is the U 385 wreck located?

The U 385 wreck is located at coordinates 46 16.968 N,2 55.05 W.

How deep is the U 385 and where exactly is it located?

The U 385 lies at a depth of about 103 meters and is located at coordinates 46 16.968 N,2 55.05 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 385?

The seabed around the U 385 lies at approximately 110 meters deep.

When did the U 385 sink?

The U 385 sank on Aug 11, 1944.

When was the wreck of the U 385 discovered?

The wreck of the U 385 was discovered in 1944.

What country did the U 385 belong to?

The U 385 belonged to DE.

What type of wreck is the U 385?

The U 385 is classified as a submarine.

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