U 767 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 767 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 40.89 N,4 57.257 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.681500
  • Longitude: -4.954283
Wreck Depth 91 m
Water Depth 103 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 4.6
Tonnage 871
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 18, 1944
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 25.11.75 WK 91MTRS SHOWN IN 484057N, 045710W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6031 [1975 EDN]. NE'S 2643 & 2644. 24.8.77 SUBMARINE 'U767' LOCATED IN 484057N, 045710W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 103MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976). 9.9.77 SHOWN AS NDW (91) ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708]. INS AS WK 91MTRS. BR STD. 2.3.09 SHOWN IN 4840.890N, 0457.257W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708] [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, 2ND SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2021

Circumstances of loss

SUBMARINE, BUILT 1944 AT NAVAL DOCKYARD-WILHELMSHAVEN, DEPTH CHARGED BY ESCORTS 'HMS FAME', 'HAVELOCK' AND 'INCONSTANT' 10M NW OF POINTE DE TALBAT. (GERMAN SUBMARINES 2). 18.06.44 STATED AS HAVING BEEN ATTACKED IN 490300N, 031300W ON 18.06.44. (BR 1736).

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FAQ

Where is the U 767 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The U 767 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 48 40.89 N,4 57.257 W.

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

The U 767 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 91 meters and is located at coordinates 48 40.89 N,4 57.257 W.

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

The seabed around the U 767 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 103 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 1975.

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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