U 441 (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
U 441 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
48 29.778 N,5 29.589 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 48.496300
- Longitude: -5.493150
|
| Wreck Depth |
83 m
|
| Water Depth |
100 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
U 441 (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
submarine
|
| Flag |
DE |
| Length |
61 m |
| Width |
5.8 m |
| Tonnage |
769 |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jun 18, 1944
|
| Original Detection Year |
1987 |
| Last Detection Year |
2021 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority wreck information |
| Last Amended Date |
Aug 18, 2021 |
Surveying Details
PREVIOUS WK RECORD MISSING[NO DATE] SHOWN AS WK USC PA 83MTRS IN 482950N, 052930W [EUR]. 24.2.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 83MTRS IN 482950N, 052930W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14585037. NC 2644. 17.2.89 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 83MTRS IN 482950N, 052930W [EUR]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NC 2644. SEP 2007/000004861 26.2.07 WK USC 83MTRS PD SHOWN ON FRENCH 7066 [3RD EDN 2006, 1:150,000]. AMEND TO PD. BR STD. 4.3.09 SHOWN IN 4829.778N, 0529.588W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.
Circumstances of loss
SUNK BY A WELLINGTON BOMBER. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
48 29.778 N,5 29.589 W
U 441 (Possibly) on Wreck Map
U 441 (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the U 441 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The U 441 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 48 29.778 N,5 29.589 W.
How deep is the U 441 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The U 441 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 83 meters and is located at coordinates 48 29.778 N,5 29.589 W.
How deep is the seabed around the U 441 (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the U 441 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 100 meters deep.
When did the U 441 (POSSIBLY) sink?
The U 441 (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 18, 1944.
When was the wreck of the U 441 (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the U 441 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1987.
What country did the U 441 (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The U 441 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.
What was the tonnage of the U 441 (POSSIBLY)?
The U 441 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 769 tons.
What type of wreck is the U 441 (POSSIBLY)?
The U 441 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.