U 772 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 772 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 16.025 N,8 5.04 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.267083
  • Longitude: -8.084000
Wreck Depth 95.43 m
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 772
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.2 m
Draught 4.9
Shadow Height 0.24
Tonnage 769
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 17, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 26, 2023

Surveying Details

H4635/44 POSN 511600N, 080500W. (WESTERN APPROACHES LIST W.A.G.O 524). 1.2.71 INS AS NDW PA. NE 1824B. HH100/351/22 21.2.06 U 400 HAS APPARENLTY BEEN LOCATED IN 5031.401N, 0522.861W SEE [11678]. (I MC CARTNEY VISIT TO UKHO , 21.2.06) NCA. 4.11.14 U-772 SUNK 17.12.44 IN 5116.0N, 0805.0W. (AXEL NIESTLE 2005, WWW.UBOAT.NET). NCA. RSDRA2023000273110 26.10.2023 EXAM'D IN 5116.025N, 0805.040W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 95.43MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 100MTRS. SOME INDICATION OF POSSIBLE WRECK. (UKHO H525.2, GSI CV20_01 DATED 20.6.20). AMEND NDW 95MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY KREIGSMARINEWERFT, WILHELMSHAVEN. DEPTH CHARGED BY HMS NYASALAND 38M OFF CORK. CREW OF 48 LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the U 772 wreck located?

The U 772 wreck is located at coordinates 51 16.025 N,8 5.04 W.

How deep is the U 772 and where exactly is it located?

The U 772 lies at a depth of about 95.43 meters and is located at coordinates 51 16.025 N,8 5.04 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 772?

The seabed around the U 772 lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the U 772 sink?

The U 772 sank on Dec 17, 1944.

When was the wreck of the U 772 discovered?

The wreck of the U 772 was discovered in 1944.

What country did the U 772 belong to?

The U 772 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 772?

The U 772 had a tonnage of 769 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 772?

The U 772 is classified as a submarine.

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