Ub 103 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ub 103 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 49.936 N,1 9.799 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.832267
  • Longitude: 1.163317
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UB 103
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 55.5 m
Width 5.8 m
Tonnage 540
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 16, 1918
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H2873/71 1.4.71 SONAR CONTACT LOCATED BY HMS GURKHA IN 504954N, 010954E. (ISS VARNESWEEP, 1.4.71). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 30.3.73 INS AS USC 20MTRS. NC 1892. 5.7.74 SINKING POSN 505215N, 012640E. (U-BOAT INTELLIGENCE, E GILES). H4199/78 19.10.78 NUMEROUS RIDGES FOUND NEAR POSN OF GHURKAS SONAR CONTACT, BUT DEFINITELY NO WK. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). DELETED. BR STD. H1310/80/27 1.9.80 E/S TRACE SUPPLIED, SHOWING POSSIBLE WRECK IN 504950N, 010958E. POSN BY DECCA. (G BUGGINS, 1.9.80). H1310/80/27 16.10.80 MASS OF FISH FOUND WHICH CONFIRMS WRECKAGE. (G BUGGINS, 8.10.80). INS AS USC 20MTRS. BR STD H2343/84 26.2.86 NOT FOUND DURING DISPROVING SEARCH CONDUCTED WITHIN 1000MTRS OF POSN USING DCS3, E/S & MAGNETOMETER. AREA OF EXTENSIVE SAND RIDGES. (NP 1016, HI 253). DELETED. AMENDED TO DEAD. - NM 799/86. H6327/87 14.12.88 NOT LOCATED. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 411). NCA. HH090/856/01 9.8.99 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 856). NCA. HH090 10.10.00 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 898). NCA. HH091/159/01 20.7.07 NOT LOCATED BY M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (OSAE, HI 1159). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 14, 1988

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY HM DRIFTER YOUNG CROW & DEPTH CHARGES FROM HM AIRSHIP SSZ 1.

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FAQ

Where is the UB 103 wreck located?

The UB 103 wreck is located at coordinates 50 49.936 N,1 9.799 E.

How deep is the UB 103 and where exactly is it located?

The UB 103 lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 50 49.936 N,1 9.799 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UB 103?

The seabed around the UB 103 lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the UB 103 sink?

The UB 103 sank on Sep 16, 1918.

When was the wreck of the UB 103 discovered?

The wreck of the UB 103 was discovered in 1971.

What country did the UB 103 belong to?

The UB 103 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UB 103?

The UB 103 had a tonnage of 540 tons.

What type of wreck is the UB 103?

The UB 103 is classified as a submarine.

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