U 413 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 413 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 21.418 N,0 0.415 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.356967
  • Longitude: -0.006917
Wreck Depth 48 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 413 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 58.5
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 7
Orientation 170
Tonnage 871
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 20, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 035.0,,001.5,045
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 23, 2014

Surveying Details

H03135/44 REPORTED SUNK BY HMS WENSLEYDALE IN 502200N, 000000W APPROX. (PORTSMOUTH LIST - IN H03135/44). H067/44 20.8.44 SUNK 204DEGS, 25.2 MILES FROM BEACHY HEAD IN 502100N, 000130W. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, 20.8.44). H03135/44 8.9.44 NSC SHOWN ON OVERLAY TRACING OF BA 2675C IN 502130N, 000400W. (HMS WENSLEYDALE). H2350/85 16.2.87 EXAM'D 19.9.86 IN 502123N, 000019W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49.6 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR. DCS3 HT 5.2MTRS. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS. POSSIBLY A SUBMARINE. (NP 1008, HI 317B). CHART AS WK 49MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/05 29.6.92 LOCATED IN 502057N, 000019W [OGB] USING DECCA. (C MARTIN, 13.4.92). [WGD] POSN: 5021.428N, 0000.400W. BA 2450. 8.4.14 EXAM'D 19.2.14 IN 5021.418N, 0000.415W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 48.77 IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS DEEP. LENGTH 58.5MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 7MTRS. LIES 170/350 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. IN TWO PARTS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1430). ON PORT BEAM, ?BOWS SE, BROKEN AFT OF TOWER. AMEND WK 48MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1941 BY DANZIGER WERFT AG, DANZIG. DEPTH CHARGED AND SUNK BY HM SHIPS FORESTER, VIDETTE & WENSLEYDALE. 45 MEN LOST, 1 SURVIVOR. (GERMAN WK RECORDS & UBOAT.NET).

General Comments

ON PORT SIDE, BROKEN AFT OF TOWER, SCOUR FROM SE END

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FAQ

Where is the U 413 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The U 413 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 21.418 N,0 0.415 W.

How deep is the U 413 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U 413 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 48 meters and is located at coordinates 50 21.418 N,0 0.415 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 413 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the U 413 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the U 413 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The U 413 (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 20, 1944.

When was the wreck of the U 413 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 413 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the U 413 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The U 413 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 413 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 413 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 871 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 413 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 413 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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