U 90 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
U 90 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 30.654 N,1 9.05 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.510900
  • Longitude: -1.150833
Wreck Depth 25.11 m
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 90
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 65.8 m
Width 6.4 m
Sonar Length 63.3
Sonar Width 12.5
Shadow Height 6.83
Orientation 86
Tonnage 998
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 4, 2017

Surveying Details

SUBMARINE U 90 SANK 12M SE X E HALF E FROM ST CATHERINE'S PT LT. (NL 35946/19). HH090/962/01 17.12.02 EXAM'D 1.8.02 IN 5030.656N, 0109.051W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 24.6, FOUL 24.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.0 IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 62MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.6MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, UPRIGHT. SLIGHT LIST TO THE SOUTH. TOWER CLEARLY VISIBLE IN THE WATER COLUMN. CONFIRMED AS U90 BY M WOODWARD (OWNER). (GARDLINE, HI 962). INS AS SW 24.5MTRS. BR STD. 30.9.14 WK HAS TOWING HAWSER ATTACHED TO THE BOWS, SO CONFIDENT THAT SHE WAS UNDER TOW AT THE TIME OF SINKING. (D C WENDES). SEP 2016/000165703 14.11.16 EXAM'D 13.11.16 IN 5030.654N, 0109.050W [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 25.11MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. LENGTH 63.3MTRS, WIDTH 12.5MTRS, HT 6.83MTRS, ORIENTATION 086/266 DEGS. WK LIES ON ITS STARBOARD SIDE. THE WK IS IN GOOD CONDITION. (MMT UK, HI 1499). AMEND DW 25.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN..

General Comments

WRECK IN GOOD CONDITION

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FAQ

Where is the U 90 wreck located?

The U 90 wreck is located at coordinates 50 30.654 N,1 9.05 W.

How deep is the U 90 and where exactly is it located?

The U 90 lies at a depth of about 25.11 meters and is located at coordinates 50 30.654 N,1 9.05 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 90?

The seabed around the U 90 lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the U 90 discovered?

The wreck of the U 90 was discovered in 1919.

What country did the U 90 belong to?

The U 90 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 90?

The U 90 had a tonnage of 998 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 90?

The U 90 is classified as a submarine.

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