U 83 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 83 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 34 N,11 23 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.566667
  • Longitude: -11.383333
Water Depth 220 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 83
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 70.1 m
Width 6.4 m
Tonnage 950
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 17, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

H6907/29 SUNK IN 513400N, 112300W. IN OVER 100 FMS. NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY HM Q SHIP NO 5.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 34 N,11 23 W
U 83 on Wreck Map U 83 Wreck on Google Map

Cork, Bull Rock, offshore, 42M WSW.

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FAQ

Where is the U 83 wreck located?

The U 83 wreck is located at coordinates 51 34 N,11 23 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 83?

The seabed around the U 83 lies at approximately 220 meters deep.

When did the U 83 sink?

The U 83 sank on Feb 17, 1917.

When was the wreck of the U 83 discovered?

The wreck of the U 83 was discovered in 1917.

What country did the U 83 belong to?

The U 83 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 83?

The U 83 had a tonnage of 950 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 83?

The U 83 is classified as a submarine.