U 678 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
U 678 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 33.968 N,0 2.503 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.566133
  • Longitude: -0.041717
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 678 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 871
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 6, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

H3135/44 24.8.44 H3135/44 24.8.44 WK OF U678 REPORTED BY HMCS OTTAWA IN 503312N, 000442W [OGB]. (PORTSMOUTH NAV ORDER 51/44, 24.8.44). H2326/75 27.5.76 H2326/75 27.5.76 WK LOCATED IN 503355.9N, 000224.6W [OGB] USING DECCA. (E GILES, LIST OF WKS DTD 25.5.76). 13.5.99 13.5.99 RECORD NOTED AS DEAD 2.8.85. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). AMENDED TO LIVE. INS AS NDW. BR STD. 24.4.14 24.4.14 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (NETSURVEY, HI 1435). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY HMCS OTTAWA AND KOOTENAY, AND HMS STATICE.

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FAQ

Where is the U 678 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The U 678 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 33.968 N,0 2.503 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 678 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the U 678 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the U 678 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The U 678 (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 6, 1944.

When was the wreck of the U 678 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 678 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the U 678 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The U 678 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 678 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 678 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 871 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 678 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 678 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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