U 75 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 75 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 58.96 N,5 23.92 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.982667
  • Longitude: 5.398667
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 75
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 56.7 m
Width 5.8 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 830
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 13, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source other
Surveying Details 24.6.74 MINED & SUNK IN 535900N, 052400E [EUR] APPROX. (U BOAT INTELLIGENCE, E GILES). NCA. 15.8.89 NOT LISTED IN NETH WK RECORDS [JAN'88 EDN].
Last Amended Date Apr 11, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1916 BY VULKAN, HAMBURG. MINED OFF TERSCHELLING. WITH THE LOSS OF 31 LIVES. (WARSHIPS OF WW1& DIE DUETSCHEN KRIEGSCHIFFE).

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FAQ

Where is the U 75 wreck located?

The U 75 wreck is located at coordinates 53 58.96 N,5 23.92 E.

How deep is the seabed around the U 75?

The seabed around the U 75 lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the U 75 sink?

The U 75 sank on Dec 13, 1917.

When was the wreck of the U 75 discovered?

The wreck of the U 75 was discovered in 1974.

What country did the U 75 belong to?

The U 75 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 75?

The U 75 had a tonnage of 830 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 75?

The U 75 is classified as a submarine.

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