U 61 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
U 61 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 48.025 N,5 32.062 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.800417
  • Longitude: -5.534367
Wreck Depth 100 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 61
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.4 m
Tonnage 960
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 26, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Feb 19, 2007

Surveying Details

[NO DATE] INS WK [OLD SYMBOL] PA IN 514800N, 0532W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BA 1410. [NO DATE] AMENDED TO NDW. BA 1410. 16.6.69 16.6.69 GIVEN IN VARIOUS GERMAN RECORDS & LOSS BOOKS AS POSN APPROX 520500N, 060000W. 1.12.72 1.12.72 AMEND WK USC PA 55FMS 0FT. NE 1410. 18.12.72 18.12.72 AMEND WK USC PA 100MTRS. NC 1478. H5223/76 13.7.77 H5223/76 13.7.77 NOT FOUND DURING DCS3 SONAR SEARCH. (HMS HERALD, HI 11/77). SEE POSN 514942N, 053133W. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. 4.2.81 4.2.81 WAS SUNK IN 514800N, 053200W. (DER KRIEG ZUR SEE). NFA. 25.1.13 25.1.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EMU, HI 1365). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY DEPTH CHARGES FROM HMS PC 51.

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FAQ

Where is the U 61 wreck located?

The U 61 wreck is located at coordinates 51 48.025 N,5 32.062 W.

How deep is the U 61 and where exactly is it located?

The U 61 lies at a depth of about 100 meters and is located at coordinates 51 48.025 N,5 32.062 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 61?

The seabed around the U 61 lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the U 61 sink?

The U 61 sank on Mar 26, 1918.

When was the wreck of the U 61 discovered?

The wreck of the U 61 was discovered in 1918.

What country did the U 61 belong to?

The U 61 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 61?

The U 61 had a tonnage of 960 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 61?

The U 61 is classified as a submarine.

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