U 86 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 86 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 31.066 N,0 33.912 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.517767
  • Longitude: -0.565200
Wreck Depth 49 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 86 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Length 70.1 m
Width 6.4 m
Sonar Length 68
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 7.4
Orientation 75
Tonnage 946
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 30, 1921
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1921
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 18, 2007

Surveying Details

H4554/21 23.7.21 SUNK IN 502850N, 003430W. (DIR. OF DOCKYARDS). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. BR STD. H1656/24 5.3.24 AMEND TO NDW. BR STD. 14.8.74 AMEND TO USC PA 45MTRS. NC 2450. H4121/76 20.1.77 NOT LOCATED DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH IN 502850N, 003430W, BUT 'U 86' MAY BE WK LOCATED 17.6.76 IN 503104N, 003350W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49.8 IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. DCS3 HT 7MTRS. LIES 070/250DEGS. (HMS FOX, HI 52/76). AMEND TO WK 49MTRS IN REVISED POSN. NC 2450. 10.8.00 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. STATED TO BE THE WRECK OF A TUG. (G ANDERSON/G FURSE, TELECON 10.8.00) NCA. HH090/952/01 28.10.03 EXAM'D 26.4.03 IN 5031.066N, 0033.912W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49.0 IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 68MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.4MTRS. LIES 075/255 DEGS. VERY POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. APPEARS TO BE BROKEN IN TWO AROUND MIDSHIPS. (GARDLINE, HI 952). RETAIN WK 49MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED. (DIR. OF DOCKYARDS).

General Comments

BROKEN IN TWO

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FAQ

Where is the U 86 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The U 86 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 31.066 N,0 33.912 W.

How deep is the U 86 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U 86 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 49 meters and is located at coordinates 50 31.066 N,0 33.912 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 86 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the U 86 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the U 86 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The U 86 (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 30, 1921.

When was the wreck of the U 86 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 86 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1921.

What was the tonnage of the U 86 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 86 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 946 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 86 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 86 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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