U 396 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 396 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 28.968 N,5 22.079 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.482800
  • Longitude: -5.367983
Water Depth 105 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 396
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 Apr 23, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Original Source published other losses
Surveying Details SUNK SW OF SHETLANDS. (GERMAN SUBMARINES, VOL 1). NCA, POSN 592900N, 052200W. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

27.8.1943 VESSEL SUNK BY RAF FLYING BOAT OF 86 SQUADRON SW OF SHETLANDS. BUILT BY WERKE, KIEL. LAUNCHED ON 27.8.1943.

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FAQ

Where is the U 396 wreck located?

The U 396 wreck is located at coordinates 59 28.968 N,5 22.079 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 396?

The seabed around the U 396 lies at approximately 105 meters deep.

When did the U 396 sink?

The U 396 sank on Apr 23, 1945.

When was the wreck of the U 396 discovered?

The wreck of the U 396 was discovered in 1945.

What country did the U 396 belong to?

The U 396 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 396?

The U 396 had a tonnage of 871 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 396?

The U 396 is classified as a submarine.

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