U 78 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
U 78 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 25.029 N,2 24.886 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.417150
  • Longitude: 2.414767
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 78
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 56.7 m
Width 5.8 m
Tonnage 830
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 28, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 522500N, 022500E APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H3835/86 17.3.88 NO EVIDENCE OF ANY WK IN THIS GENERAL AREA. (NP 1008, HI 354). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 13, 2007

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY BRITISH SUBMARINE G2. (DER KRIEG ZUR SEE). SCUTTLED BY OWN CREW TO AVOID CAPTURE. (CLOSE'S WAR IN NORTH SEA).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 25.029 N,2 24.886 E
U 78 on Wreck Map U 78 Wreck on Google Map

More Submarine Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the U 78 wreck located?

The U 78 wreck is located at coordinates 52 25.029 N,2 24.886 E.

How deep is the seabed around the U 78?

The seabed around the U 78 lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the U 78 sink?

The U 78 sank on Oct 28, 1918.

When was the wreck of the U 78 discovered?

The wreck of the U 78 was discovered in 1918.

What country did the U 78 belong to?

The U 78 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 78?

The U 78 had a tonnage of 830 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 78?

The U 78 is classified as a submarine.

Back to Wrecks