Ub 108 (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Ub 108 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 0.11 N,1 18.59 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.001833
- Longitude: 1.309833
|
| Wreck Depth |
16.6 m
|
| Water Depth |
23 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
UB 108 (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
submarine
|
| Flag |
DE |
| Length |
55.5 m |
| Width |
5.8 m |
| Sonar Length |
36.2 |
| Sonar Width |
10.3 |
| Shadow Height |
7.7 |
| Orientation |
50 |
| Tonnage |
650 |
| Tonnage Type |
displacement |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jul 14, 1918
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1978 |
| Last Detection Year |
2007 |
| Original Source |
survey vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 6, 2007 |
Surveying Details
5.7.74 5.7.74 SUNK IN 510000N, 011845E. (U-BOAT INTELLIGENCE & E GILES). H4199/78 29.9.78 H4199/78 29.9.78 LOCATED IN 510005N, 011842E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.0 IN GEN DEPTH 24.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.5MTRS. LENGTH 50MTRS. LIES 060/240DEGS. DCS3 SHOWS HIGH MAST OR PERISCOPE PROTRUDING FROM WK. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). - NM 2414/78. H2330/84 4.3.86 H2330/84 4.3.86 EXAM'D 29.11.85 IN 510004N, 011842E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.5 IN GEN DEPTH 23.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH SHADOW HT ON MAST STANDING ABOUT ONE THIRD OF LENGTH FROM SW END IS 6.5MTRS. LENGTH 41.3MTRS. LIES 040/220DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 240B). NCA. HH090/711/01 21.1.97 HH090/711/01 21.1.97 EXAM'D 2.8.96 IN 510006.3N, 011834.6E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 17.2, FOUL AT 17.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.0 IN GEN DEPTH 23.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.5MTRS. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 065/245DEGS. IN ONE PIECE WITH NO DEBRIS. (NP 1016, HI 711). AMEND TO SW 17.0MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/159/01 29.8.07 HH091/159/01 & SEP 2007/000061068 29.8.07 EXAM'D 12.7.06 IN 5100.107N, 0118.592E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.12 IN GEN DEPTH 23.8MTRS. LENGTH 36.2MTRS, WIDTH 10.3MTRS, HT 7.7MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEGS WITH BOWS 050 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (OSAE, HI 1159). AMEND WK 16.1MTRS. - NM 4298/07. HH091/159/01 6.9.07 HH091/159/01 6.9.07 LOCATED IN 5100.110N, 0118.590E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.6MTRS. (OSAE, HI 1159, REVISED ROS). BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN SUNK BY A MINE. (U-BOAT INTELLIGENCE).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 0.11 N,1 18.59 E
Ub 108 (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Ub 108 (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the UB 108 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The UB 108 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 0.11 N,1 18.59 E.
How deep is the UB 108 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The UB 108 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 16.6 meters and is located at coordinates 51 0.11 N,1 18.59 E.
How deep is the seabed around the UB 108 (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the UB 108 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 23 meters deep.
When did the UB 108 (POSSIBLY) sink?
The UB 108 (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 14, 1918.
When was the wreck of the UB 108 (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the UB 108 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1978.
What country did the UB 108 (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The UB 108 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.
What was the tonnage of the UB 108 (POSSIBLY)?
The UB 108 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 650 tons.
What type of wreck is the UB 108 (POSSIBLY)?
The UB 108 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.
General Comments
IN ONE PIECE, BOWS NE