U 484 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 484 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 29.988 N,7 39.699 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.499800
  • Longitude: -7.661650
Water Depth 166 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 484 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 50
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 0.5
Orientation 20
Tonnage 769
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 9, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1985
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

H1251/69 24.10.69 H1251/69 24.10.69 NDWPA REPORTED IN 563000N, 074000W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). LC F6622. H3156/69 25.2.71 H3156/69 25.2.71 TYPE 164 SONAR SEARCH MADE TO A RADIUS OF 2M OF THE REPORTED POSN. NO WK CONTACT FOUND. (HMS HECLA, HI 52/70). DELETE. H2352/84 13.1.85 H2352/84 13.1.85 LOCATED 21.8.85 IN 563000N, 073939W [OGB] BUT NOT FULLY EXAM'D. DCS3 HT 0.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 166MTRS. LENGTH 50MTRS, BEAM 8MTRS. LYING 020/200DEG. HAS APPARENTLY SETTLED WELL INTO THE SANDY SEABED. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 262A). INS AS NDW. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY DEPTH CHARGES DROPPED BY RCAF 423 SQUADRON, RCN FRIGATE DUNVER & CORVETTE HESPELER, OFF THE INNER HEBRIDES.

General Comments

WELL SETTLED INTO SEABED

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FAQ

Where is the U 484 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The U 484 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 29.988 N,7 39.699 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 484 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the U 484 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 166 meters deep.

When did the U 484 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The U 484 (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 9, 1944.

When was the wreck of the U 484 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 484 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1985.

What country did the U 484 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The U 484 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 484 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 484 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 769 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 484 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 484 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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