U 864 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 864 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 46.19 N,4 37.24 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.769833
  • Longitude: 4.620667
Wreck Depth 101 m
Water Depth 150 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 864
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 87.6 m
Width 7.5 m
Tonnage 1804
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 9, 1945
Original Detection Year 2006
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 2021

Surveying Details

SEP 2006/000386116 27.10.06 RESTRICTED AREA RADIUS 500MTRS CENTRED ON 6046.19N, 0437.24E [WGD]. DIVING, FISHING & TRAWLING WITH THE USE OF SEABED GEAR OF ANY DESCRIPTION IS PROHIBITED. WRECK IS THAT OF THE U 864. (NORWEGIAN NM 19/1053 & 1101/06). INS RESTRICTED AREA. - NM 5595/06. 27.11.06 SHOWN IN NM 5595/06 AS AN HISTORIC WRECK. NORWEIGIAN NM DOES NOT FULLY SUPPORT SUCH A DESIGNATION WHICH SHOULD BE AMENDED ON THE AFFECTED CHARTS AS THEY COME UP FOR NE. 29.8.07 SHOWN AS NDW WITH RESTRICTED AREA ON NORWEGIAN 120 [REPRINT 05/07, CORRECT TO 09/07, ADOPTION]. NC 3556. NM ACTION REQUIRED TO INSERT ON MISSED LARGEST SCALE 3504, & DELETE LEGEND HISTORIC WK & NOTE FROM OTHER SCALES. - NM 4412/07. SEP 2013/0001190523 1.11.13 SHOWN AS WK USC 101MTRS ON NO3Z0808 [EDN 2.0]. SEP 2013/000248215 18.11.13 WK IN 6046.22N, 0437.34E [EUR]. (NORWEGIAN NM 21/49266/13). [WGD] POSN: 6046.191N, 0437.242E. SHOWN ON BA 3504 [EDN 2 DTD 2.5.13, REPRO OF NORWEGIAN INT 483] WITH REST'D AREA, RADIUS 0.25 MILE.

Circumstances of loss

9.2.45 TORPEDOED & SUNK BY HM SUBMARINE 'VENTURER' 9.2.45 (GERMAN SUBMARINES 2).

General Comments

Restricted Area 500m radius.

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FAQ

Where is the U 864 wreck located?

The U 864 wreck is located at coordinates 60 46.19 N,4 37.24 E.

How deep is the U 864 and where exactly is it located?

The U 864 lies at a depth of about 101 meters and is located at coordinates 60 46.19 N,4 37.24 E.

How deep is the seabed around the U 864?

The seabed around the U 864 lies at approximately 150 meters deep.

When did the U 864 sink?

The U 864 sank on Feb 9, 1945.

When was the wreck of the U 864 discovered?

The wreck of the U 864 was discovered in 2006.

What country did the U 864 belong to?

The U 864 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 864?

The U 864 had a tonnage of 1804 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 864?

The U 864 is classified as a submarine.

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