U 965 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 965 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 35.491 N,5 46.172 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.591517
  • Longitude: -5.769533
Wreck Depth 130 m
Water Depth 133 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 965 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 65
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 20
Tonnage 871
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 27, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 20, 2001

Surveying Details

SUNK APPROX 23 MILES W OF CAPE WRATH. (GERMAN SUBMARINES, VOL 2). H3791/83 1.8.83 H3791/83 1.8.83 SMALL WK, POSSIBLY A FV, LOCATED IN 583531N, 054606W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 130 IN GEN DEPTH 133MTRS. DCS3 HT 3MTRS, LENGTH 20MTRS, BEAM 6MTRS. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 145). NCA YET - AWAIT FULL DETAILS. H2074/82 23.12.83 H2074/82 23.12.83 EXAM'D 24.6.83 IN 583531N, 054606W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. LENGTH 65MTRS, BEAM 6MTRS. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 145). SHOWN ON BOTTOM TEXTURE TRACING ORIENTATED 020/200 DEGS. INS AS WK 130MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

DEPTH CHARGED AND SUNK BY HMS CONN.

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FAQ

Where is the U 965 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The U 965 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 35.491 N,5 46.172 W.

How deep is the U 965 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U 965 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 130 meters and is located at coordinates 58 35.491 N,5 46.172 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 965 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the U 965 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 133 meters deep.

When did the U 965 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The U 965 (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 27, 1945.

When was the wreck of the U 965 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 965 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the U 965 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The U 965 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 965 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 965 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 871 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 965 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 965 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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