U 843 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 843 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 58.17 N,11 13.385 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.969500
  • Longitude: 11.223083
Wreck Depth 102 m
Water Depth 101 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name U 843 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 76.8 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1232
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 9, 1945
Bottom Texture Clay
Original Detection Year 1957
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Sep 5, 2025

Surveying Details

H5813/57 25.11.57 SUNK IN 575800N, 111500E APPROX. (DOCKET H5932/57, HISTORICAL ACTION). - NCA. SEP 2010/000163182 9.11.10 WK 100MTRS SHOWN IN 5758.170N, 1113.385E [WGD] ON SE4DI7L8 [EDN 13.2]. SEP 2016/000149903 6.10.16 SHOWN AS NDW 100MTRS IN 5758.170N, 1113.385E [WGD] ON SWEDISH 932. [ED 11, COR TO 12.4.16]. AMEND TO NDW 100MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY BRITISH AIRCRAFT WHILE RETURNING FROM FAR EAST.

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FAQ

Where is the U 843 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The U 843 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 57 58.17 N,11 13.385 E.

How deep is the U 843 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U 843 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 102 meters and is located at coordinates 57 58.17 N,11 13.385 E.

How deep is the seabed around the U 843 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the U 843 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 101 meters deep.

When did the U 843 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The U 843 (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 9, 1945.

When was the wreck of the U 843 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 843 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1957.

What country did the U 843 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The U 843 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 843 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 843 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1232 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 843 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 843 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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