U 767 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 767 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 2.411 N,3 13.558 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.040183
  • Longitude: -3.225967
Wreck Depth 59 m
Water Depth 62 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 767 (POSSIBLY)
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 18, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Aug 22, 2019

Surveying Details

H03113/44 22.8.44 SUNK IN 490302N, 031306W. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). INS AS NDW. - FNM 1772/44. H1540/61 2.1.62 INS ON NC 2668. 20.6.69 VARIOUS GERMAN LOSS AND RECORD BOOKS GIVE APPROX POSN 490300N, 031300W. 9.2.79 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 490306N, 031342W ON FRENCH 569. H3324/79 24.4.80 DELETE. (FRENCH NM 80 13 37). DELETE. BR STD. 8.12.86 WK 60.5MTRS IN 490227.5N 031328W [EUR]. STANDS 5MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1985). NC 3670. 9.3.95 WK NOW 51MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1995). BR STD. SEP 2008/000092992 24.12.08 SHOWN AS WK 59MTRS IN 4902.402N, 0313.542W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7152 [EDN 2 DTD 2008, 1:50,000]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY HMS INCONSTANT, HAVELOCK AND FAME BY DEPTH CHARGES.

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FAQ

Where is the U 767 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The U 767 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 2.411 N,3 13.558 W.

How deep is the U 767 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U 767 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 59 meters and is located at coordinates 49 2.411 N,3 13.558 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 767 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the U 767 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 62 meters deep.

When did the U 767 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The U 767 (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 18, 1944.

When was the wreck of the U 767 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 767 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the U 767 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The U 767 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 767 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 767 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 871 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 767 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 767 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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