U58 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U58 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 40.639 N,8 3.092 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.677317
  • Longitude: -8.051533
Wreck Depth 69 m
Water Depth 73 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U58 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.4 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 3.8
Sonar Length 91
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 181
Tonnage 950
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 17, 1917
Original Detection Year 2003
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Apr 15, 2025

Surveying Details

6.6.69 *6.6.69 DEPTH CHARGED BY US DESTROYERS FANNING AND NICOLSON IN 5132.00N, 0521.00W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. 10.2.70 N/HO/940/12/69 10.2.70 ALTERNATIVE POSN OF SINKING GIVEN AS 5137.00N, 0812.00W. (NHB 22.1.70). NCA. H5001/72 3.7.79 H5001/72 3.7.79 NOTHING FOUND IN 5132.00N, 0521.00W DURING DCS3 300MTR RANGE AREA SEARCH. (HMS HECATE HI 33A/78). AMEND TO ALTERNATIVE POSN. NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. HH100/351/20 21.8.03 HH100/351/20 21.8.03 WK LOCATED IN 5140.63N, 0803.07W [WGD] AND IDENTIFIED AS A SUBMARINE, POSSIBLY U58. (M DENNEHY FAX DTD 4.2.03). SEE ALSO [11428]. INS AS NDW. BR STD. 2025000172752 15.04.25 WRECK FOUND 2024; LOCATED IN 5140.639N, 00803.092W (WGD). LEAST M/B DEPTH 69MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 73MTRS. LENGTH 91MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HEIGHT 4MTRS. NFS. (IRISH MARINE INSTITUTE, DTD 31.7.24). AMEND NDW 69MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY A.G. WESER, BREMEN, DEPTH CHARGED BY US ESCORT DESTROYERS 'FANNING' AND 'NICOLSON'. SUBMARINE SURFACED BUT 2 OF 38 CREW,WHO WERE SETTING EXPLOSIVE SCUTTLING CHARGES WERE LOST, WHEN CHARGES DETONATED & SUBMARINE PLUNGED TO SEABED. DIFFERING ACCOUNTS OF WHERE ACTION TOOK PLACE, ONE BEING 11M SW OF ST ANNE'S HD, PEMBROKESHIRE. (SIBI VOL.5)

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FAQ

Where is the U58 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The U58 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 40.639 N,8 3.092 W.

How deep is the U58 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U58 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 69 meters and is located at coordinates 51 40.639 N,8 3.092 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U58 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the U58 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 73 meters deep.

When did the U58 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The U58 (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 17, 1917.

When was the wreck of the U58 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U58 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 2003.

What country did the U58 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The U58 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U58 (POSSIBLY)?

The U58 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 950 tons.

What type of wreck is the U58 (POSSIBLY)?

The U58 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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