U 927 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
U 927 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 54.037 N,4 43.064 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.900617
  • Longitude: -4.717733
Water Depth 79 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 927
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 871
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 24, 1945
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0113/45 4.7.45 H0113/45 SONAR CONTACT IN APPROX 495400N, 044300W. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 4.7.45). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 23.6.69 23.6.69 POSN 495400N, 044500W. (VARIOUS GERMAN RECORD AND LOSS BOOKS). H3110/72 28.11.73 H3110/72 28.11.73 NOT FOUND AFTER EXTENSIVE SEARCH ROUND POSN AREA 5C SQUARE. CONSIDER EXISTENCE DOUBTFUL. (HMS HECATE 1973). NCA. HH091/059/01 1.4.05 HH091/059/01 1.4.05 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED BY BRITISH FLYING BOAT.

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FAQ

Where is the U 927 wreck located?

The U 927 wreck is located at coordinates 49 54.037 N,4 43.064 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 927?

The seabed around the U 927 lies at approximately 79 meters deep.

When did the U 927 sink?

The U 927 sank on Feb 24, 1945.

When was the wreck of the U 927 discovered?

The wreck of the U 927 was discovered in 1945.

What country did the U 927 belong to?

The U 927 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 927?

The U 927 had a tonnage of 871 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 927?

The U 927 is classified as a submarine.

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