U 868 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 868 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 48.491 N,8 35.096 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.808183
  • Longitude: -8.584933
Wreck Depth 98 m
Water Depth 116 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 868 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Length 76.8 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 31
Shadow Height 6.8
Tonnage 1232
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 30, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Surveying Details H151/45 30.11.45 H151/45 U-868 BEING TOWED BY 'THE SAUCY' SANK BOW FIRST IN STEEP DIVE AT 300005 NOV 45 IN 554830N, 083300W. GEN DEPTH 70FMS. (SIGNAL 30.11.45). 11.10.72 11.10.72 INS AS USCPA 60FMS. NE 2723. 15.8.79 15.8.79 AMEND TO USCPA 110MTRS. NC 2723. 19.4.07 19.4.07 LOCATED IN 5548.491N, 0835.096W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 116MTRS. LENGTH 31MTRS, HT 6.8MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). COULD BE THIS ITEM, BOWS IN AFTER STEEP DIVE. AMEND WK 98MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 19, 2007

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILST UNDER TOW BY 'THE SAUCY' DURING OPERATION DEADLIGHT. SANK BOW FIRST IN STEEP DIVE AT 300005 NOV 45.

General Comments

CIRCULAR CONTACT, ?BOWS-IN AFTER STEEP DIVE

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FAQ

Where is the U 868 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The U 868 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 48.491 N,8 35.096 W.

How deep is the U 868 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U 868 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 98 meters and is located at coordinates 55 48.491 N,8 35.096 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 868 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the U 868 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 116 meters deep.

When did the U 868 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The U 868 (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 30, 1945.

When was the wreck of the U 868 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 868 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What was the tonnage of the U 868 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 868 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1232 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 868 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 868 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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