U 859 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 859 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 44.98 N,100 9.93 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.749667
  • Longitude: 100.165500
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 859
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 87.5 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1616
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo machinery and mechanical parts,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 23, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Feb 2, 1999

Surveying Details

23.3.70 HOME (N) WENT THROUGH THE RELEVANT LOGS OF THE SUBMARINE HMS TRENCHANT. POSN AT TIME OF DIVING, AFTER TAKING ON BOARD SURVIVORS FROM U 859, WAS 054302N, 1000109E. THEREFORE ASSUME WK TO BE CLOSE TO THIS POSN. NCA. H1288/73/400 14.2.80 REPORTED 16 MILES N OF MUKA HD LT, WHICH GIVES 054500N, 1001000E APPROX. SALVAGE OPS CONDUCTED IN 1972. 2.5 TONS OF MERCURY RECOVERED, WHICH HAS BEEN SUBJECT OF LITIGATION (SEE FILE). COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (CORMORANT SALVAGE LTD, 20.10.73). 4.10.91 SUNK IN 054600N, 1000400E, APPROX. (US SUB ATTACKS, WW2). 2.2.99 CINC DELETED. MORE THAN FIVE YEARS. RETAIN AS FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY HM SUBMARINE TRENCHANT. (TYPE IXD2 TYPE SUBMARINE). (GERMAN SUBMARINES, VOL.2).

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FAQ

Where is the U 859 wreck located?

The U 859 wreck is located at coordinates 5 44.98 N,100 9.93 E.

How deep is the seabed around the U 859?

The seabed around the U 859 lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the U 859 sink?

The U 859 sank on Sep 23, 1944.

When was the wreck of the U 859 discovered?

The wreck of the U 859 was discovered in 1944.

What country did the U 859 belong to?

The U 859 belonged to DE.

What cargo was the U 859 carrying?

The U 859 was carrying machinery and mechanical parts,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the U 859?

The U 859 had a tonnage of 1616 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 859?

The U 859 is classified as a submarine.

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