U 55 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 55 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 37 N,7 48 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.616667
  • Longitude: -7.800000
Wreck Depth 120 m
Water Depth 130 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 55
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 66.4 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 857
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 30, 1940
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 27.11.79 27.11.79 SHOWN AS NDW ON FR 4735. NOT LISTED IN FR WK RECORDS. 13.1.87 13.1.87 SHOWN AS WK PA USC 120MTRS IN 483700N, 074800W ON FR 6989. ALSO LISTED IN FR WK RECORDS 1984. CHART AS WK USC 120MTRS. NE 2649. [STS FOR PA].
Last Amended Date May 8, 2001

Circumstances of loss

DEPTHCHARGED BY DESTROYER 'WHITESHED', FRIGATE 'FOWEY' AND A FLYING BOAT.

General Comments

Chart No: BA 2649

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FAQ

Where is the U 55 wreck located?

The U 55 wreck is located at coordinates 48 37 N,7 48 W.

How deep is the U 55 and where exactly is it located?

The U 55 lies at a depth of about 120 meters and is located at coordinates 48 37 N,7 48 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 55?

The seabed around the U 55 lies at approximately 130 meters deep.

When did the U 55 sink?

The U 55 sank on Jan 30, 1940.

When was the wreck of the U 55 discovered?

The wreck of the U 55 was discovered in 1979.

What country did the U 55 belong to?

The U 55 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 55?

The U 55 had a tonnage of 857 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 55?

The U 55 is classified as a submarine.

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