U 5 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
U 5 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 22.95 N,3 10.92 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.382500
  • Longitude: 3.182000
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 5
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 57.3 m
Width 5.5 m
Tonnage 636
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 18, 1914
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 6.6.69 SANK IN PA 512300N, 031100E APPROX. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 2, 2019

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

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FAQ

Where is the U 5 wreck located?

The U 5 wreck is located at coordinates 51 22.95 N,3 10.92 E.

How deep is the seabed around the U 5?

The seabed around the U 5 lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the U 5 sink?

The U 5 sank on Dec 18, 1914.

When was the wreck of the U 5 discovered?

The wreck of the U 5 was discovered in 1914.

What country did the U 5 belong to?

The U 5 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 5?

The U 5 had a tonnage of 636 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 5?

The U 5 is classified as a submarine.

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