U 45 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 45 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 48.34 N,7 28.91 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.805667
  • Longitude: -7.481833
Wreck Depth 66 m
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 45 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 64.9 m
Width 6.1 m
Shadow Height 3.3
Tonnage 940
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 12, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Sep 25, 2000

Surveying Details

24.6.74 24.6.74 SANK IN 554800N, 073000W. (E GILES, HYDROSERVE LTD). NCA. H4847/75 2.2.77 H4847/75 2.2.77 LOCATED 4.12.76 IN 554821N, 072851W [OGB] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED BY SONAR 3.3MTRS. GEN DEPTH 70MTRS. SEABED SANDY WITH SOME HARDER PATCHES. SMALL PIECE OF WRECKAGE OF OBSTN, NOT DETECTABLE ON E/S IN 3MTR SWELL, LOCATED 8C ENE OF LISTED WK. (HMS HECLA, HI 1/76) INS AS WK 66MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY BRITISH SUBMARINE D7.

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FAQ

Where is the U 45 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The U 45 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 48.34 N,7 28.91 W.

How deep is the U 45 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U 45 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 66 meters and is located at coordinates 55 48.34 N,7 28.91 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 45 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the U 45 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the U 45 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The U 45 (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 12, 1917.

When was the wreck of the U 45 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 45 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the U 45 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The U 45 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 45 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 45 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 940 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 45 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 45 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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