U678 (Probably)/U275 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U678 (probably)/u275 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 33.569 N,0 4.463 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.559483
  • Longitude: -0.074383
Wreck Depth 59 m
Water Depth 62 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U678 (PROBABLY)/U275 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 65.8
Sonar Width 21.5
Shadow Height 3.4
Orientation 135
Tonnage 871
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 6, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Apr 24, 2014

Surveying Details

PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT TO BE U 678. 23.7.71 CHARTED AS USCPA 28MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1652. 4.4.78 AMENDED TO USCPA 40MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2656. H2330/84 23.7.85 EXAM'D 5.5.85 IN 503332N, 000423W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 60.2 IN GEN DEPTH 64MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3MTRS. LENGTH 80MTRS. LIES 115/295 DEGS. HIGHEST POINT AMIDSHIPS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 240A). AMENDED TO WK 60MTRS IN LOCATED POSN. BR STD. H2350/85 17.2.87 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. POSN CONFIRMED. (NP 1008, HI 317B). NCA. HH100/351/05 22.6.92 LOCATED IN 503324N, 000424W [OGB] USING DECCA. (C MARTIN, 13.4.92). NCA. HH100/351/15 18.5.00 THIS A DEFINITE U-BOAT OF WW2 ORIGIN. PROBABLY U 678 BUT POSSIBLY U 275. BURIED FWD TO THE CONNING TOWER. SOME DEBRIS AT THE STERN. (I MCCARTNEY, EMAIL DTD 18.5.00). NCA. 24.4.14 EXAM'D 4.3.14 IN 5033.569N, 0004.463W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 59.15 IN GEN DEPTH 62.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 65.8MTRS, WIDTH 21.5MTRS, HT 3.35MTRS. LIES 135/315 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. POSSIBLY LYING ON ITS SIDE. DEBRIS AT BOW. (NETSURVEY, HI 1435). INTACT, BOWS SE & BURIED. DEBRIS AT NW END. AMEND WK 59MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS SE & BURIED

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FAQ

Where is the U678 (PROBABLY)/U275 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The U678 (PROBABLY)/U275 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 33.569 N,0 4.463 W.

How deep is the U678 (PROBABLY)/U275 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U678 (PROBABLY)/U275 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 59 meters and is located at coordinates 50 33.569 N,0 4.463 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U678 (PROBABLY)/U275 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the U678 (PROBABLY)/U275 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 62 meters deep.

When did the U678 (PROBABLY)/U275 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The U678 (PROBABLY)/U275 (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 6, 1944.

When was the wreck of the U678 (PROBABLY)/U275 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U678 (PROBABLY)/U275 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1985.

What country did the U678 (PROBABLY)/U275 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The U678 (PROBABLY)/U275 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U678 (PROBABLY)/U275 (POSSIBLY)?

The U678 (PROBABLY)/U275 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 871 tons.

What type of wreck is the U678 (PROBABLY)/U275 (POSSIBLY)?

The U678 (PROBABLY)/U275 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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