U 988 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 988 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 35.721 N,3 40.496 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.595350
  • Longitude: -3.674933
Wreck Depth 69 m
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 988 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 48
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 5.8
Orientation 30
Tonnage 871
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 29, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0113/44 22.8.44 H0113/44 22.8.44 NDW IN 493700N, 034100W. (AUBD 2675B/14). - FNM 1770/44. H0113/45 22.1.45 H0113/45 22.1.45 SUNK IN 493600N, 034100W. (PLYMOUTH LIST, PCWO 161). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. H03504/51 31.8.51 H03504/51 31.8.51 NOT FOUND DURING SEARCH FOR 'AFFRAY'. AMENDED TO DEAD. HH091/059/01 9.5.05 HH091/059/01 9.5.05 EXAM'D 14.4.04 IN 4935.721N, 0340.496W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 69.4 IN GEN DEPTH 75.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 48MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS, HT 5.8MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). INS WK 69MTRS. BR STD. 10.7.06 10.7.06 EXAM'D BY ROV. A BADLY DAMAGED SUBMARINE. TORPEDOES IN OPEN TORPEDO ROOM AND IN TUBES PHOTOGRAPHED. (OSYSSEY INTERNATIONAL). NCA.
Last Amended Date May 9, 2005

Circumstances of loss

DEPTH-CHARGED & SUNK BY BRITISH FRIGATES - HM SHIPS DUCKWORK, DOMETT, ESSINGTON & COOK AND AN RAF FLYING BOAT.

General Comments

INTACT, TORPEDOES IN WK

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FAQ

Where is the U 988 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The U 988 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 35.721 N,3 40.496 W.

How deep is the U 988 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U 988 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 69 meters and is located at coordinates 49 35.721 N,3 40.496 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 988 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the U 988 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the U 988 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The U 988 (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 29, 1944.

When was the wreck of the U 988 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 988 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the U 988 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The U 988 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 988 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 988 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 871 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 988 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 988 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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