U Boat Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
U boat Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 10.918 N,1 30.563 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.181967
  • Longitude: 1.509383
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U BOAT
Type submarine
Flag DE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H0183/39 5.2.40 DW IN 511053N, 013040E (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 335/40. H0183/39 23.4.40 CHART AS DW IN 511053N, 013040E. - NM 1045/40. H927/59 3.10.60 NO SIGN OF WK. NO A/S CONTACT OR E/S TRACE AFTER THOROUGH SEARCH. (ECES, DTD 1959). DELETED. - NM 906/60. H2100/74 30.1.74 SEARCHED FOR & NOT FOUND. (SOISS DTD 1973). HH090/738/01 22.7.97 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY IN VICINITY OF LISTED POSN. (NP 1016, HI 738). AMENDED TO DEAD. HH091/294/01 8.4.10 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1294). NCA. 26.2.13 NOT LOCATED 12.2012 BY M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1399). NCA. RSDRA2022000003820 14.03.22 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2021) (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1743). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2007

Circumstances of loss

SUNK DURING WORLD WAR 2.

General Comments

NOW MAGNETIC ANOMALY ONLY

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 10.918 N,1 30.563 E
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FAQ

Where is the U BOAT wreck located?

The U BOAT wreck is located at coordinates 51 10.918 N,1 30.563 E.

How deep is the seabed around the U BOAT?

The seabed around the U BOAT lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the U BOAT discovered?

The wreck of the U BOAT was discovered in 1940.

What country did the U BOAT belong to?

The U BOAT belonged to DE.

What type of wreck is the U BOAT?

The U BOAT is classified as a submarine.