U 968 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 968 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 25.048 N,6 24.473 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.417467
  • Longitude: -6.407883
Wreck Depth 145 m
Water Depth 151 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 968
Type submarine
Flag DE
Sonar Length 76
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 90
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 5, 2000

Surveying Details

H573/46 H573/46 SCUTTLED IN 552500N, 062551W. NCA. 5.7.57 5.7.57 NOT FOUND DURING A/S SEARCH. (HMS COOK, 1956). H5251/68 10.5.68 H5251/68 10.5.68 VERY FEW SONAR CONTACTS IN THIS AREA. NO INDICATION OF WK ON THE E/S TRACE. (HMS MERMAID, 20.5.68). 6.1.75 6.1.75 WK (LENGTH 5MTRS, HEIGHT 3MTRS) SHOWN IN 552501.1N, 062415.3W SHOWN ON SEA TANK CO, NORTH CHANNEL SURVEY, 16.11.75). NCA YET. H4847/75 19.4.77 H4847/75 19.4.77 INS AS WK 79FMS (145MTRS) IN 552503N, 062425W. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). BR STD. H4847/75 19.4.77 H4847/75 19.4.77 EXAM'D 24.1.77 IN 552503W, 062425W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 147 IN GEN DEPTH 151MTRS. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. LENGTH ABOUT 76MTRS. LIES E/W. THOUGHT PROBABLY WK OF A SUBMARINE. (HMS HECLA, HI 1/76). BR STD. 8.10.04 8.10.04 RESEARCH INDICATES THAT THIS IS PROBABLY U 968. (K HEATH, TELECON). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK DURING OPERATION DEADLIGHT.

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FAQ

Where is the U 968 wreck located?

The U 968 wreck is located at coordinates 55 25.048 N,6 24.473 W.

How deep is the U 968 and where exactly is it located?

The U 968 lies at a depth of about 145 meters and is located at coordinates 55 25.048 N,6 24.473 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 968?

The seabed around the U 968 lies at approximately 151 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the U 968 discovered?

The wreck of the U 968 was discovered in 1946.

What country did the U 968 belong to?

The U 968 belonged to DE.

What type of wreck is the U 968?

The U 968 is classified as a submarine.

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