U 683 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
U 683 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 52.036 N,5 52.057 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.867267
  • Longitude: -5.867617
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 683
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 Mar 12, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H5051/70 13.1.71 H5051/70 13.1.71 INS NDW PA IN 495200N, 055200W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1148. H2590/76 17.3.76 H2590/76 17.3.76 NUMEROUS SONAR BOTTOM CONTACTS, BUT NOTHING ON E/S DISTINGUISHABLE IN A 2MTR SWELL. NO SIGN OF THIS WK IN AREA INVESTIGATED. (HMS HECLA, HI 1A/75). DELETED. BR STD. H3841/86 26.2.88 H3841/86 26.2.88 NOT FOUND. (HMS FOX, HI 360). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

DEPTH CHARGED BY HM SHIPS WILDGOOSE & LOCH RUTHVEN.

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FAQ

Where is the U 683 wreck located?

The U 683 wreck is located at coordinates 49 52.036 N,5 52.057 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 683?

The seabed around the U 683 lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the U 683 sink?

The U 683 sank on Mar 12, 1945.

When was the wreck of the U 683 discovered?

The wreck of the U 683 was discovered in 1945.

What country did the U 683 belong to?

The U 683 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 683?

The U 683 had a tonnage of 871 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 683?

The U 683 is classified as a submarine.

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