U 90 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
U 90 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 32.036 N,0 59.421 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.533933
  • Longitude: -0.990350
Wreck Depth 18 m
Water Depth 26 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
Tonnage 998
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 9, 2017

Surveying Details

SUBMARINE U 90 SANK 12M SE X E HALF E FROM ST CATHERINE'S PT LT, OR IN APPROX 503200N, 005920W. (NL 35946/19). [SEE ALSO WK [19585] IN 503120N, 010110W]. H2537/28 18.8.28 NCA. H1098/37 8.3.37 NOW CHARTED AS NDW. F016. 25.3.41 NOW CHARTED AS NDW. NC 2012. H5808/55 27.2.56 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. NE 2045. H6667/57 28.4.61 NUMEROUS ASDIC CONTACTS, POSSIBLY BOTTOM, ABOUT 3 CABLES NORTH OF POSN. NOT EXAMINED. (HMS DALRYMPLE, SURVEY [K2007/3], 1958). NCA. 28.3.72 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 18MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2045. H4121/76 20.1.77 NOT LOCATED DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. PRESUMED TO LIE OUTSIDE AREA TO WEST. (HMS FOX, HI 52/76). DELETED. AMENDED TO DEAD. NE 2045. HH091/005/01 27.11.03 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 1005). NCA. SEP 2016/000165703 9.5.17 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY 2016. (MMT UK, HI 1499). NFA.

General Comments

See Also: 19585

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FAQ

Where is the U 90 wreck located?

The U 90 wreck is located at coordinates 50 32.036 N,0 59.421 W.

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

The U 90 lies at a depth of about 18 meters and is located at coordinates 50 32.036 N,0 59.421 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 90?

The seabed around the U 90 lies at approximately 26 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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