U 81 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 81 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 33 N,13 38 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.550000
  • Longitude: -13.633333
Water Depth 700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 81
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 70.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Tonnage 946
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 1, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

26.6.74 SINKING POSN APPROX 513300N, 133800W. PLOTS IN 700 MTRS. (U-BOAT INTELLIGENCE. E GILES). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY BRITISH SUBMARINE E54 OFF W IRELAND.

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FAQ

Where is the U 81 wreck located?

The U 81 wreck is located at coordinates 51 33 N,13 38 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 81?

The seabed around the U 81 lies at approximately 700 meters deep.

When did the U 81 sink?

The U 81 sank on May 1, 1917.

When was the wreck of the U 81 discovered?

The wreck of the U 81 was discovered in 1917.

What country did the U 81 belong to?

The U 81 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 81?

The U 81 had a tonnage of 946 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 81?

The U 81 is classified as a submarine.

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