U 399 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 399 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 56.526 N,5 22.929 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.942100
  • Longitude: -5.382150
Wreck Depth 53 m
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 399
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 74
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 4.2
Orientation 122
Tonnage 871
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 26, 1945
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2005

Surveying Details

H0113/45 4.7.45 H0113/45 SONAR CONTACT IN 495624N, 052224W. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 4.7.45). 26.3.45 SONAR CONTACT, WK OF U BOAT, U 399. (AUBD 301/194, C-IN-C PLYMOUTH, 26.3.45). H5051/70 13.11.70 H5051/70 13.11.70 INS NDW IN 495624N, 052224W. NC 777. 6.6.75 6.6.75 NOW CHARTED AS USC 45.0MTRS. NE 777. HH091/059/01 7.4.05 HH091/059/01 7.4.05 EXAM'D 7.4.05 IN 4956.524N, 0522.930W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 52.7 IN GEN DEPTH 57.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 74MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS, HT 4.6MTRS. LIES 122/302 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. NFS. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 52MTRS. BR STD. HH091/059/01 21.11.05 HH091/059/01 21.11.05 EXAM'D IN 4956.526N, 0522.929W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 53.1MTRS. HT 4.2MTRS. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 53MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY DEPTH CHARGES FROM HMS DUCKWORTH FROM ESCORT GROUP 3.

General Comments

INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the U 399 wreck located?

The U 399 wreck is located at coordinates 49 56.526 N,5 22.929 W.

How deep is the U 399 and where exactly is it located?

The U 399 lies at a depth of about 53 meters and is located at coordinates 49 56.526 N,5 22.929 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 399?

The seabed around the U 399 lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When did the U 399 sink?

The U 399 sank on Mar 26, 1945.

When was the wreck of the U 399 discovered?

The wreck of the U 399 was discovered in 1945.

What country did the U 399 belong to?

The U 399 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 399?

The U 399 had a tonnage of 871 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 399?

The U 399 is classified as a submarine.

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