U 743 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 743 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 37.799 N,7 25.922 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.629983
  • Longitude: -7.432033
Wreck Depth 58 m
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 743
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 58 m
Width 7.5 m
Draught 4.7
Sonar Length 58
Sonar Width 7.5
Shadow Height 4.7
Orientation 45
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0573/46 H0573/46 SUNK IN 553712N, 073000W. (OPERATION DEADLIGHT). H4131/68 11.6.68 H4131/68 11.6.68 NOT FOUND. (HMS HECATE, ROS 1967). H2175/81 8.1.81 H2175/81 8.1.81 EXAM'D 4.3.80 IN 553744N, 072554W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 58 IN GEN DEPTH 64MTRS. DCS3 HT 5MTRS, LENGTH 65MTRS. LYING NNE/SSW. GOOD SONAR CONTACT FROM WELL DEFINED HULL. (HMS HYDRA, HI 21/79-80). BR STD. 25.4.07 25.4.07 WK LOCATED IN 5537.799N, 0725.922W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 65MTRS. LENGTH 58MTRS, WIDTH 7.5MTRS, HT 4.7MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 045/225 DEGS. INTACT AND PROBABLY UPRIGHT. RETAIN WK 58MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/17 2.11.01 HH100/351/17 2.11.01 THIS IS U 743. CINC REQUESTED. (I MCCARTNEY). NCA. 8.2.13 8.2.13 NAMED AS U 743. (WARSHIPS, U-BOATS & LINERS - GSI, 2012). CINC DELETED. 25.2.14 SEP 2014/000357199 25.2.14 LEAST DEPTH 58.43MTRS. (GSI). RETAIN WK 58MTRS.
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2014

Circumstances of loss

A TYPE VIIC BOAT. BUILT IN 1943 BY SCHICHAU OF DANZIG. OIL ENGINES OF 3000 BHP FOR 12 KNOTS (SURFACED). SUNK IN OPERATION DEADLIGHT.

General Comments

INTACT, PROBABLY UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the U 743 wreck located?

The U 743 wreck is located at coordinates 55 37.799 N,7 25.922 W.

How deep is the U 743 and where exactly is it located?

The U 743 lies at a depth of about 58 meters and is located at coordinates 55 37.799 N,7 25.922 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 743?

The seabed around the U 743 lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the U 743 discovered?

The wreck of the U 743 was discovered in 1946.

What country did the U 743 belong to?

The U 743 belonged to DE.

What type of wreck is the U 743?

The U 743 is classified as a submarine.

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