U 740 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 740 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 9.039 N,8 37.04 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.150650
  • Longitude: -8.617333
Water Depth 140 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 740
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 Jun 9, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 6.6.69 6.6.69 SUNK IN 490900N, 083700W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. [POSSIBLY SUBMARINE [21531] IN 493500N, 070500W OR [21491] IN 490854N, 072040W]. HH232/400/02 20.6.96 HH232/400/02 20.6.96 NDW PD IN 490900N, 083700W. (FRENCH NM 96 23 17). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 20, 2000

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY BRITISH FLYING BOAT.

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FAQ

Where is the U 740 wreck located?

The U 740 wreck is located at coordinates 49 9.039 N,8 37.04 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 740?

The seabed around the U 740 lies at approximately 140 meters deep.

When did the U 740 sink?

The U 740 sank on Jun 9, 1944.

When was the wreck of the U 740 discovered?

The wreck of the U 740 was discovered in 1944.

What country did the U 740 belong to?

The U 740 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 740?

The U 740 had a tonnage of 871 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 740?

The U 740 is classified as a submarine.

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