U 89 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 89 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 44.14 N,8 3.56 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.735667
  • Longitude: -8.059333
Wreck Depth 94 m
Water Depth 98 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 89 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 65.8 m
Width 6.1 m
Tonnage 998
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 12, 1918
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 3, 2000

Surveying Details

6.6.69 6.6.69 RAMMED & SUNK BY HMA ROXBURGH IN 554000N, 080000W APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H3740/69 9.7.69 H3740/69 9.7.69 WK IN 554405N, 080326W [OGB]. POSN BY DECCA. SMALL EXTENT AND SIZE. STANDS 12FT IN GEN DEPTH 338FT. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 4.7.69). INS AS WK 53FMS. - NM 1416/69. 21.10.76 21.10.76 AMEND TO WK 97MTRS. NC 1770. H4473/81 13.7.87 H4473/81 13.7.87 PROBABLE WK LOCATED IN 554409N, 080330W [OGB] USING HYPERFIX. GEN DEPTH 98MTRS. NOT EXAM'D. (HMS HYDRA, HI 100). ACCEPT RISDON BEAZLEY HEIGHT & HYDRA POSN. AMEND TO WK 94MTRS. BR STD. 4.1.07 4.1.07 [3384] (QV) THOUGHT PREVIOUSLY TO BE U89. IDENTITY TRANSFERRED TO THIS RECORD.

Circumstances of loss

RAMMED BY CRUISER HMS ROXBURGH.

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FAQ

Where is the U 89 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The U 89 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 44.14 N,8 3.56 W.

How deep is the U 89 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U 89 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 94 meters and is located at coordinates 55 44.14 N,8 3.56 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 89 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the U 89 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 98 meters deep.

When did the U 89 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The U 89 (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 12, 1918.

When was the wreck of the U 89 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 89 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1969.

What country did the U 89 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The U 89 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 89 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 89 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 998 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 89 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 89 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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