U 50 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
U 50 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 14.96 N,4 9.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.249333
  • Longitude: 4.165000
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 50
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 64.9 m
Width 6.1 m
Tonnage 940
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details POSN 551500N, 041000E APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 20.8.76 INS WK USC PA 35MTRS IN 551500N, 041000E. NC 267. 14.11.89 SHOWN ON NETHERLANDS 1014 [1988 EDN]. 26.5.04 SHOWN AS WK USC 35MTRS IN 5515.300N, 0410.000E [WGD] ON DANISH 93 [APR'04 EDN]. NCA, FALLS IN NETHERLANDS WATERS BA 267 QUOTED AS AUTHORITY IN SOURCE DATA DIAGRAM.
Last Amended Date May 10, 2021

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (WARSHIPS OF WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the U 50 wreck located?

The U 50 wreck is located at coordinates 55 14.96 N,4 9.9 E.

How deep is the U 50 and where exactly is it located?

The U 50 lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 55 14.96 N,4 9.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the U 50?

The seabed around the U 50 lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the U 50 discovered?

The wreck of the U 50 was discovered in 1917.

What country did the U 50 belong to?

The U 50 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 50?

The U 50 had a tonnage of 940 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 50?

The U 50 is classified as a submarine.

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