U 741 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 741 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 2.268 N,0 34.956 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.037800
  • Longitude: -0.582600
Wreck Depth 47 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 741
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 Aug 15, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2012

Surveying Details

PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT TO BE U 741. H03737/44 12.12.44 WK IN 500215N, 003615W. (AUTHORITY UNKNOWN). - FNM 2719/44. H121/45 22.3.45 WK IN 500212N, 003612W. (PORTSMOUTH LIST). NFA. 26.4.90 WK 47MTRS IN 500219.5N, 003452.5W [EUR]. ACCURACY 20MTRS. GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS JAN 1990). NC 2613. 4.3.91 OGB POSN: 500214N, 003452W. NE 2450. 18.8.99 CONFIRMED THAT THIS WK IS A GERMAN SUBMARINE, NOT THAT CLOSE N [SEE 19742] AS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED. (I MCCARTNEY/G FURSE, TELECON 17.8.99). IDENTITY OF WK CLOSE N AMENDED TO 'PEARL' (POSSIBLY) [SEE 19742]. 4.7.00 CONSIDERED TO BE U 741. (I MCCARTNEY, TELECON 4.7.00). NCA. 4.12.12 [WGD] POSN: 5002.268N, 0034.956W.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1940. SUNK IN DEPTH CHARGE ATTACK BY CORVETTE HMS ORCHIS WHEN 32 MILES NW OF FECAMP. (GERMAN SUBMARINES).

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FAQ

Where is the U 741 wreck located?

The U 741 wreck is located at coordinates 50 2.268 N,0 34.956 W.

How deep is the U 741 and where exactly is it located?

The U 741 lies at a depth of about 47 meters and is located at coordinates 50 2.268 N,0 34.956 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 741?

The seabed around the U 741 lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the U 741 sink?

The U 741 sank on Aug 15, 1944.

When was the wreck of the U 741 discovered?

The wreck of the U 741 was discovered in 1944.

What country did the U 741 belong to?

The U 741 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 741?

The U 741 had a tonnage of 871 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 741?

The U 741 is classified as a submarine.

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