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 |
| Last Amended Date |
May 14, 2007 |
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.
Circumstances of loss
DEPTH CHARGED AND SUNK BY HMS WANDERER AND HMS TAVY. U BOAT ENGINEER CAPTURED.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
49 49.475 N,0 56.026 W
U 390 (Probably) on Wreck Map
U 390 (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
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.
General Comments
INTACT, LISTS 45 DEGS TO STBD, BURIED FWD