Ub 113 Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Ub 113 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 11.17 N,4 46.18 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.186167
  • Longitude: -4.769667
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UB 113
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 55.5 m
Width 5.8 m
Tonnage 508
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 14, 1920
Original Detection Year 1920
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Sep 23, 2014

Surveying Details

H1285/77/215 9.6.77 SUBMARINE LOCATED WHILE SEARCHING FOR WK OF GIRL RONA. THOUGHT TO BE THE UB-113. LIES IN 33FMS BY E/S IN 501118N, 044618W [OGB]. (J WHITE, 1.6.77). CHART AS USC 55MTRS. [SEE ALSO [18145] IN 501955N, 032954W]. 14.6.00 DIVED IN 5011.170N, 0446.180W [WGD] USING DGPS. THIS IS A DEFINITE U BOAT. (I MCCARTNEY, TELECON 14.6.00). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2014/000153151 17.9.14 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (MMT, HI 1455). PREVIOUSLY DIVED. AMEND FOUL.

Circumstances of loss

BROKE HAWSER WHILE UNDER TOW FROM HARWICH TO FALMOUTH. CONSIDERED TO BE A DANGER TO NAVIGATION AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM THE SLOOP HMS KENNET. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS, VOL 1).

General Comments

NOT LOCATED 2014 BY M/B & MAGNEOMETER

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FAQ

Where is the UB 113 wreck located?

The UB 113 wreck is located at coordinates 50 11.17 N,4 46.18 W.

How deep is the seabed around the UB 113?

The seabed around the UB 113 lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the UB 113 sink?

The UB 113 sank on Nov 14, 1920.

When was the wreck of the UB 113 discovered?

The wreck of the UB 113 was discovered in 1920.

What country did the UB 113 belong to?

The UB 113 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UB 113?

The UB 113 had a tonnage of 508 tons.

What type of wreck is the UB 113?

The UB 113 is classified as a submarine.

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