U 58 (Probably) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
U 58 (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 36.34 N,8 9.899 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.605667
- Longitude: -8.164983
|
| Wreck Depth |
71.35 m
|
| Water Depth |
77 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
U 58 (PROBABLY) |
|
Type
|
submarine
|
| Flag |
DE |
| Length |
67.4 m |
| Width |
6.4 m |
| Draught |
3.8 |
| Sonar Length |
61.5 |
| Sonar Width |
7.3 |
| Shadow Height |
5.66 |
| Orientation |
280 |
| Tonnage |
950 |
| Tonnage Type |
displacement |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 17, 1917
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1970 |
| Last Detection Year |
2024 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Jun 19, 2024 |
Surveying Details
6.6.69 DEPTH CHARGED BY US DESTROYERS FANNING AND NICOLSON IN 513200N, 052100W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. N/HO/940/12/69 10.2.70 ALTERNATIVE POSN OF SINKING GIVEN AS 513700N, 081200W. (NHB, 22.1.70). NCA. H5001/72 3.7.79 NOTHING FOUND IN 513200N, 052100W DURING DCS3 300MTR RANGE AREA SEARCH. (HMS HECATE HI 33A/78). AMEND TO ALTERNATIVE POSN. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. HH100/351/20 21.8.03 WK LOCATED IN 5140.63N, 0803.07W [WGD] AND IDENTIFIED AS A SUBMARINE, POSSIBLY U-58. (M DENNEHY, FAX DTD 4.2.03). SEE ALSO [62757]. RECORD AMENDED TO U-58 (POSSIBLY). 30.11.10 EXAM'D 8.8.10 IN 5136.3386N, 0809.8920W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 71.5 IN GEN DEPTH 77.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 64.5MTRS, WIDTH 7.5MTRS, HT 6.0MTRS. LIES 078/258 DEGS WITH BOWS ENE. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEBRIS FIELD WITHIN 100MTRS OF WK. INTACT, UPRIGHT. NETS/ROPES NOTED DURING ROV INSPECTION. (SV CELTIC EXPLORER, KINSALE GAS STORAGE PROJECT, VIA T FUREY, INFOMAR PROG MANAGER, MARINE INSTITUTE OF IRELAND, EMAIL DTD 19.11.10). INS AS WK 71MTRS. - NM 6277/10. 18.7.12 WK IN 5136.336N, 0809.888W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 77.5MTRS. LENGTH 60.7MTRS, WIDTH 8.4MTRS. (IRISH WKS LIST). AMEND WK 77MTRS. BR STD. RSDRA2024000158391 17.06.24 EXAM'D 22/5/2024: WK LOCATED IN 5136.340N, 0809.899W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 71.35MTRS, GEN DEPTH 77MTRS. LENGTH 61.5MTRS, WIDTH 7.3MTRS, HT 5.66MTRS, ORIENTATION 280/080DEGS. MAIN STRUCTURE OF WK VISIBLE, WITH CONNING TOWER SHOWING WK IS SITTING UPRIGHT ON ITS KEEL. (RV KEARY H525 INVESTIGATION). AMEND NDW 71MTRS.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1916 BY A G WESER, BREMEN. DEPTH CHARGED BY US ESCORT DESTROYERS 'FANNING' AND 'NICOLSON'. SURFACED BUT 2 OF 38 CREW, WHO WERE SETTING EXPLOSIVE SCUTTLING CHARGES, WERE LOST WHEN CHARGES DETONATED & SUBMARINE PLUNGED TO SEABED. DIFFERING ACCOUNTS OF WHERE ACTION TOOK PLACE, ONE BEING 11M SW OF ST ANNE'S HD, PEMBROKESHIRE. (SIBI)
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 36.34 N,8 9.899 W
U 58 (Probably) on Wreck Map
U 58 (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the U 58 (PROBABLY) wreck located?
The U 58 (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 36.34 N,8 9.899 W.
How deep is the U 58 (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?
The U 58 (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 71.35 meters and is located at coordinates 51 36.34 N,8 9.899 W.
How deep is the seabed around the U 58 (PROBABLY)?
The seabed around the U 58 (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 77 meters deep.
When did the U 58 (PROBABLY) sink?
The U 58 (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 17, 1917.
When was the wreck of the U 58 (PROBABLY) discovered?
The wreck of the U 58 (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1970.
What country did the U 58 (PROBABLY) belong to?
The U 58 (PROBABLY) belonged to DE.
What was the tonnage of the U 58 (PROBABLY)?
The U 58 (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 950 tons.
What type of wreck is the U 58 (PROBABLY)?
The U 58 (PROBABLY) is classified as a submarine.