U 680 (Probably) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
U 680 (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
55 24.491 N,6 30.011 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 55.408183
- Longitude: -6.500183
|
| Wreck Depth |
123.23 m
|
| Water Depth |
125 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
U 680 (PROBABLY) |
|
Type
|
submarine
|
| Flag |
DE |
| Sonar Length |
76 |
| Shadow Height |
4 |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Dec 30, 1945
|
| Original Detection Year |
1945 |
| Last Detection Year |
2025 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Apr 24, 2025 |
Surveying Details
H0573/46 6.2.46 H0573/46 6.2.46 SUNK IN 552412N, 062940W. (OPERATION DEADLIGHT). 5.7.57 5.7.57 NOT FOUND DURING SONAR SEARCH. (HMS COOK, 1956). H5251/68 10.5.68 H5251/68 10.5.68 VERY FEW SONAR CONTACTS IN THIS AREA. NO INDICATION OF WKS ON E/S TRACE. (HMS MERMAID, 20.5.68). 6.1.76 6.1.76 WK, 70MTRS LONG AND STANDING 3MTRS HIGH, SHOWN IN 552445.1N, 062732.8W ON SEA TANK CO, NORTH CHANNEL SURVEY, 16.11.75). NCA YET. H4847/75 19.4.77 H4847/75 19.4.77 WK EXAM'D 23.1.77 IN 552429N, 062955W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 122 IN GEN DEPTH 125MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.4MTRS, LENGTH APPROX 76MTRS. LIES N/S IN A LARGE DEPRESSION, RATHER THAN A SCOUR. COULD BE WK OF A SUBMARINE. (HMS HECLA, HI 1/76). INS AS WK 120MTRS. BR STD. 8.10.04 8.10.04 RESEARCH INDICATES THAT THIS IS PROBABLY U 680. (K HEATH, TELECON). RSDRA2025000186042 24.04.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). LEAST M/B DEPTH 123.23MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (AFBI SURVEY, DTD 01.05.2024). RETAIN NDW 120MTRS.
Circumstances of loss
SCUTTLED DURING OPERATION DEADLIGHT.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
55 24.491 N,6 30.011 W
U 680 (Probably) on Wreck Map
U 680 (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the U 680 (PROBABLY) wreck located?
The U 680 (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 24.491 N,6 30.011 W.
How deep is the U 680 (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?
The U 680 (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 123.23 meters and is located at coordinates 55 24.491 N,6 30.011 W.
How deep is the seabed around the U 680 (PROBABLY)?
The seabed around the U 680 (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 125 meters deep.
When did the U 680 (PROBABLY) sink?
The U 680 (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 30, 1945.
When was the wreck of the U 680 (PROBABLY) discovered?
The wreck of the U 680 (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1945.
What country did the U 680 (PROBABLY) belong to?
The U 680 (PROBABLY) belonged to DE.
What type of wreck is the U 680 (PROBABLY)?
The U 680 (PROBABLY) is classified as a submarine.
General Comments
LIES IN A DEPRESSION