U 637 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 637 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 36.64 N,7 46.585 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.610667
  • Longitude: -7.776417
Wreck Depth 61 m
Water Depth 66 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 637
Type submarine
Flag DE
Sonar Length 68
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 140
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 23, 2006

Surveying Details

H0573/46 SUNK IN 553600N, 074600W. (OPERATION DEADLIGHT). H2265/73 13.6.73 INS AS USC 55.0MTRS. NC 2811. H2175/81 9.1.81 EXAM'D 24.3.80 IN 553638N, 074631W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 63 IN GEN DEPTH 67MTRS. DCS3 HT 5MTRS, LENGTH 71MTRS. LYING 140/320DEGS. HULL APPARENTLY INTACT. (HMS HYDRA, HI 21/79-80). AMEND TO WK 62MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/125/01 23.5.06 EXAM'D 26.1.06 IN 5536.640N, 0746.585W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 61.32 IN GEN DEPTH 66.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 68MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 4.5MTRS. LIES 140/340 DEGS. INTACT, UPRIGHT. (HMS ECHO, HI 1125). AMEND WK 61MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/17 2.11.06 THIS IS U 637. CINC REQUESTED. (I MCCARTNEY). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK IN OPERATION DEADLIGHT.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the U 637 wreck located?

The U 637 wreck is located at coordinates 55 36.64 N,7 46.585 W.

How deep is the U 637 and where exactly is it located?

The U 637 lies at a depth of about 61 meters and is located at coordinates 55 36.64 N,7 46.585 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 637?

The seabed around the U 637 lies at approximately 66 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the U 637 discovered?

The wreck of the U 637 was discovered in 1945.

What country did the U 637 belong to?

The U 637 belonged to DE.

What type of wreck is the U 637?

The U 637 is classified as a submarine.

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