U 90 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
U 90 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 31.369 N,1 1.254 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.522817
  • Longitude: -1.020900
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 90
Type submarine
Length 65.8 m
Width 6.4 m
Tonnage 998
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 9, 2017

Surveying Details

SANK 12M SE X E HALF E FROM ST CATHERINE'S PT LT, OR IN APPROX 503200N, 005920W. (NL 35946/19). H4121/76 20.1.77 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. PRESUMED TO LIE FURTHER W. (HMS FOX, HI 52/76). NCA YET. HH232/352/01 1.2.90 REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN LOCATED IN 503120N, 010110W [OGB] BY M WOODWARD, BEMBRIDGE MARITIME MUSEUM, WHO OWNS WK. (D WILSON D OF C, DISPOSALS, BATH). CHART AS NDW IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 31.12.97 NOT LOCATED IN CHARTED POSN USING E/S & TOWED MAGNETOMETER. (S COLLETT, BOAT SHOW QUERY, WK ENQUIRY 97-505). HH090/962/01 4.12.02 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 962). AMENDED DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2016/000165703 9.5.17 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY 2016. (MMT UK, HI 1499). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE ON WAY TO BREAKERS.

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FAQ

Where is the U 90 wreck located?

The U 90 wreck is located at coordinates 50 31.369 N,1 1.254 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 90?

The seabed around the U 90 lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the U 90 discovered?

The wreck of the U 90 was discovered in 1919.

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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