U 390 (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 390 (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 49.475 N,0 56.026 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.824583
  • Longitude: -0.933767
Wreck Depth 38 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 390 (PROBABLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 871
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 5, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H02901/44 5.7.44 H02901/44 5.7.44 SUNK IN POSN 058DEGS, 15.3M FROM PTE DE BARFLEUR. (HMS WANDERER, SIG DTD 5.7.44). INS AS NDW IN 495000N, 005548W. - FNM 1664/44. 21.1.76 21.1.76 WK 38MTRS SHOWN IN 494933N, 005606W ON FR 6614. AMEND TO WK 21FMS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H4903/75 20.2.85 H4903/75 20.2.85 WK, LEAST DEPTH 38 IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS, LOCATED IN 494933N, 005601W USING SONAR & E/S. (FR WK RECORDS NO.14590007). NCA. 21.9.90 21.9.90 WK 38MTRS SHOWN IN 494933N, 005600W [EUR] ON FR 6857 [1986 EDN]. NC 2613. WK OF GERMAN SUBMARINE U 395 IN 494932.6N, 005556.8W [EUR]. ACCURACY 20MTRS. EXAM'D BY SONAR & DIVER. LEAST DEPTH 38 IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS. WK IS IN GOOD CONDITION, LYING ON STARBOARD SIDE. ORIGINAL DIMENSIONS: LENGTH 70MTRS, HT FROM KEEL TO MASTHEAD 7MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS NO.14590007). BR STD. 18.6.04 18.6.04 INTACT WITH LIST OF ABOUT 45 DEGS TO STBD. CONNING TOWER INTACT APART FROM THE AA PLATFORM WHICH HAS FALLEN TO THE SEABED. DISAPPEARS INTO SAND SEABED FWD. (DIVER MAGAZINE JULY 2004). NCA. 22.9.04 100/351/22 22.9.04 DIVED IN 8/.04. WK IS FAIRLY INTACT WITH THE MAIN DAMAGE TO THE BOWS WHERE A SECTION ABOUT 7-10MTRS IN LENGTH APPEARS TO BE SQUASHED DOWN. BOTH PROPS ARE IN PLACE AND THE AFT HATCHES ARE OPEN. (M ROWLEY). NCA. 14.5.07 14.5.07 [EUR] POSN: 4949.535N, 0055.946W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). AMEND POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 14, 2007

Circumstances of loss

DEPTH CHARGED AND SUNK BY HMS WANDERER AND HMS TAVY. U BOAT ENGINEER CAPTURED.

General Comments

INTACT, LISTS 45 DEGS TO STBD, BURIED FWD

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FAQ

Where is the U 390 (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The U 390 (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 49.475 N,0 56.026 W.

How deep is the U 390 (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U 390 (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 38 meters and is located at coordinates 49 49.475 N,0 56.026 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 390 (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the U 390 (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the U 390 (PROBABLY) sink?

The U 390 (PROBABLY) sank on Jul 5, 1944.

When was the wreck of the U 390 (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 390 (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the U 390 (PROBABLY) belong to?

The U 390 (PROBABLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 390 (PROBABLY)?

The U 390 (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 871 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 390 (PROBABLY)?

The U 390 (PROBABLY) is classified as a submarine.

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