U 95 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 95 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 55.482 N,5 11.701 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.924700
  • Longitude: -5.195017
Wreck Depth 65 m
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 95
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 71.6 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 3.9
Sonar Length 63
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 4.9
Orientation 161
Tonnage 838
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 17, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2004
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2005

Surveying Details

HH091/059/01 12.4.05 EXAM'D 18.9.04 IN 4955.483N, 0511.705W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 65.4 IN GEN DEPTH 70.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 63MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 5.1MTRS. LIES 161/241DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. ?SUBMARINE. NFS. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). INS WK 65MTRS. BR STD. HH091/059/01 21.11.05 EXAM'D IN 4955.482N, 0511.701W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 65.6MTRS. HT 4.9MTRS. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). CONFIRMED SUBMARINE FROM M/B DATA. RETAIN WK 65MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 5.9.06 DIVED IN LISTED POSN ON 4.9.06. CONFIRMED TO BE A GERMAN WW1 SUBMARINE. HATCHES CLOSED. STERN BADLY DAMAGED. MUNITIONS STREWN ON SEABED. (G POUND TELECON 4.9.06) 19.9.06 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. BOW DAMAGED. EXAMINATION OF VIDEO FOOTAGE OBTAINED, AND RESEARCH CONFIRMS THIS SUBMARINE TO BE U 95, WHICH WAS RAMMED BY BRITISH SS BRAENEIL. CINC REQUESTED. (I MCCARTNEY, TELECON 18.9.06) SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 4959.00N, 0512.00W. (DIE DEUTSCHEN KRIEGSCHIFFE VOL.3) NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917. OIL ENGINES OF 2400 BHP FOR 16.8 KNOTS SURFACED, MOTORS OF 1200 BHP FOR 8.6 KNOTS SUBMERGED. SIX 19.7 INCH TORPEDO TUBES, FOUR BOW, TWO STERN. ONE GUN. COMPLEMENT 39. NOTED AS 'MISSING' IN 1918 IN THE CHANNEL. PHOTO. (WARSHIPS OF WW1) BUILT BY GERMANIAWERFT, KIEL. SUNK IN COLLISION WITH BRITISH SS BRAENEIL. ALL 43 CREW LOST. (DIE DEUTSCHEN KRIEGSCHIFFE VOL.3)

General Comments

INTACT, STERN BADLY DAMAGED

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FAQ

Where is the U 95 wreck located?

The U 95 wreck is located at coordinates 49 55.482 N,5 11.701 W.

How deep is the U 95 and where exactly is it located?

The U 95 lies at a depth of about 65 meters and is located at coordinates 49 55.482 N,5 11.701 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 95?

The seabed around the U 95 lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the U 95 sink?

The U 95 sank on Jan 17, 1918.

When was the wreck of the U 95 discovered?

The wreck of the U 95 was discovered in 2004.

What country did the U 95 belong to?

The U 95 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 95?

The U 95 had a tonnage of 838 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 95?

The U 95 is classified as a submarine.

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