U 400 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 400 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 31.401 N,5 22.861 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.523350
  • Longitude: -5.381017
Wreck Depth 51 m
Water Depth 56 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 400 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 28
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 6.9
Orientation 110
Tonnage 769
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 17, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 22, 2006

Surveying Details

H113/45 25.3.45 H113/45 25.3.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 503130N, 052242E. LENGTH 210FT, HEIGHT 18FT. LYING 074/254DEG. (PLYMOUTH LIST 840/5; AUBD 301/114 EG9). H5872/52 20.11.53 H5872/52 20.11.53 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1149. H2979/74 16.5.77 H2979/74 16.5.77 WK REPD IN 503125N, 052301W USING DECCA. (E GILES, 16.5.77). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH100/351/07 23.7.93 HH100/351/07 23.7.93 LOCAL DIVER REPORTS WK IN 503121.5N, 052252W TO BE A WW2 GERMAN SUBMARINE. THE BOW HAS BEEN BLOWN OFF AND THE CROSS-SECTION OF THE HULL IS CLEARLY EVIDENT. CONNING-TOWER HATCH IS CLOSED. (CAPT J HINCHCLIFFE, 28.6.93). HH100/351/12 1.4.97 HH100/351/12 1.4.97 GERMAN WW2 U-BOAT LOCATED IN 503121.5N, 052252W USING GPS BY DIVERS IN 1986. BOW BLOWN OFF, STEEL PROPS. GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. SEABED SAND. (G J POUND, 5.3.97) NCA. PROBABLY REPEAT OF ABOVE REPORT. HH090/799/01 25.10.01 HH090/799/01 25.10.01 EXAMINED 28.7.01 IN 5031.401N, 0522.861W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51.0 IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 28MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.9MTRS. LIES 110/290DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, SMALL PART CLOSE BY AND IN LINE. TOWER WITH EXTENDED MASTS VISIBLE. (NP 1008, HI 799). BR STD. HH100/351/22 21.2.06 HH100/351/22 21.2.06 BELIEVED TO BE U 400. [SEE ALSO 11403]. (I MC CARTNEY VISIT TO UKHO, 21.2.06) NCA.

Circumstances of loss

TYPE VIIC. BUILT BY HOWALDTS WERKE, KIEL. MINED. (GERMAN SUBMARINES 1)

General Comments

UPRIGHT & INTACT, BOW CLOSE BY IN LINE, MASTS EXTENDED See Also: 11403

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FAQ

Where is the U 400 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The U 400 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 31.401 N,5 22.861 W.

How deep is the U 400 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U 400 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 51 meters and is located at coordinates 50 31.401 N,5 22.861 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 400 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the U 400 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 56 meters deep.

When did the U 400 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The U 400 (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 17, 1944.

When was the wreck of the U 400 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 400 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the U 400 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The U 400 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 400 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 400 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 769 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 400 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 400 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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