U 647 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 647 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 55.884 N,2 23.184 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.931400
  • Longitude: 2.386400
Wreck Depth 101 m
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 647 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Sonar Length 60
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 5.6
Orientation 90
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 3, 1943
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 2021

Surveying Details

H4502/75 15.9.77 EXAMINED IN 595557.4N, 022318.5E [EUR] USING PULSE/8. EXAMINED BY DIVERS. THOUGHT TO BE WW2 SUBMARINE. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. STANDS 5MTRS PROUD OF THE SEABED. (DECCA SURVEY, LTR DTD 19.8.77). INS AS WK USC 94MTRS. BR STD. H1271/76 17.3.78 POSN CONFIRMED. (ELF AQUITAINE NORGE, LTR DTD 28.12.77). NCA. 19.11.79 THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO BE THE U-647. (C JENKINS, SEAWAYS DIVING). CONFLICTS WITH 'MACDONALDS GERMAN SUBMARINES' AND 'U-333' WHICH STATE ICELAND-FAROES AREA. 3.8.43. NOTED AS U-647 (POSSIBLY). H1271/83 23.3.83 NDW SHOWN IN 595555N 022335E [EUR] ON NORWEGIAN 307 [1982 EDN]. NCA. H2867/85 1.8.85 EXAM'D 10.5.85 IN 595558N, 022317E [EUR] USING TRISPONDER ON FRIGG PLATFORMS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 94.5 IN GEN DEPTH 100MTRS. DCS3 TRACE INDICATES MAST OR PERISCOPE STANDS 5.6MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (RACAL SURVEY (UK) LTD, 17.7.85). AMEND TO WK 94MTRS. BR STD. 26.7.13 [WGD] POSN: 5955.884N, 0223.184E. 26.7.13 SHOWN AS WK USC 101MTRS IN 5955.927, 0223.183E [WGD] ON NO2B0804 [EDN 3.5]. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

UNKNOWN. NO SURVIVORS.

General Comments

LENGTH/WIDTH BY DIVER, PROBABLE MAST OR PERISCOPE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 59 55.884 N,2 23.184 E
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FAQ

Where is the U 647 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The U 647 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 59 55.884 N,2 23.184 E.

How deep is the U 647 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U 647 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 101 meters and is located at coordinates 59 55.884 N,2 23.184 E.

How deep is the seabed around the U 647 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the U 647 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the U 647 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The U 647 (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 3, 1943.

When was the wreck of the U 647 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 647 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1977.

What country did the U 647 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The U 647 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What type of wreck is the U 647 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 647 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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