U 68 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
U 68 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 54.187 N,10 50.04 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.903117
  • Longitude: -10.834000
Water Depth 120 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 68
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 69.5 m
Width 6.4 m
Tonnage 930
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 22, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

H6907/29 SUNK POSN PA 515400N, 105300W. H3549/53 10.4.56 SALVAGE OPERATIONS IN 515410N, 105000W. (RISDON BEAZLEY). VARIOUS GERMAN RECORD AND WAR LOSS BOOKS GIVES PA 515400N, 105300W. 30.4.07 NOT LOCATED IN INSS SURVEY 1999-2005. AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY HMS FARNBOROUGH.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 54.187 N,10 50.04 W
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Place of Loss: Cork, Inishtearaght Lighthouse, 13 miles WSW.

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FAQ

Where is the U 68 wreck located?

The U 68 wreck is located at coordinates 51 54.187 N,10 50.04 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 68?

The seabed around the U 68 lies at approximately 120 meters deep.

When did the U 68 sink?

The U 68 sank on Mar 22, 1916.

When was the wreck of the U 68 discovered?

The wreck of the U 68 was discovered in 1916.

What country did the U 68 belong to?

The U 68 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 68?

The U 68 had a tonnage of 930 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 68?

The U 68 is classified as a submarine.

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