U 7 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
U 7 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 42.84 N,6 2.16 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.714000
  • Longitude: 6.036000
Wreck Depth 18.2 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 7 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 57.3 m
Width 5.5 m
Tonnage 636
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 21, 1915
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2025

Surveying Details

SUNK 534300N, 060200E, APPROX. (U-BOAT INTELLIGENCE). H7955/68 21.1.69 WK REPD IN 534256N, 060214E [EUR]. POSN FROM DECCA. (OP. NEW BROOM, 1968). INS AS DW. H3150/69 5.2.70 NOW WK 25MTRS (13FMS 4FT). (NETH HYDROG). BR STD. POSN GIVEN AS 534257N, 060212E IN NETH WK RECORDS. 1.6.87 SHOWN AS WK 25MTRS ON NETH 1352 [1982 EDN]. NC 3761. H3498/88 29.11.88 NOW WK 22.5MTRS IN 534253N, 060213E. (NETH NM 556/88). - NM 3797/88. HH340/630/04 8.6.99 NOW WK 21.5MTRS IN 5342.89N, 0602.23E [EUR]. (NETH NM 23/289/99). - NM 2555/99. SEP 2007/000078752 29.10.07 NOW WK 16.9MTRS IN 5342.82N, 0602.13E [WGD]. (NETH NM 43/563/07). - NM 5420/07. 6.4.11 SHOWN AS WK 16.6MTRS [LAT] IN 5342.823N, 0602.132E [WGD] ON BA 1633 [EDN 2 DTD 23.12.10].

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED IN ERROR BY U 22. (U-BOAT INTELLIGENCE).

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FAQ

Where is the U 7 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The U 7 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 42.84 N,6 2.16 E.

How deep is the U 7 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U 7 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 18.2 meters and is located at coordinates 53 42.84 N,6 2.16 E.

How deep is the seabed around the U 7 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the U 7 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the U 7 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The U 7 (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 21, 1915.

When was the wreck of the U 7 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 7 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1969.

What country did the U 7 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The U 7 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 7 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 7 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 636 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 7 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 7 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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