Ub 115 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ub 115 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 14.473 N,1 22.448 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.241217
  • Longitude: -1.374133
Wreck Depth 44 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UB 115 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 55.5 m
Width 5.8 m
Sonar Length 57
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 4.8
Orientation 106
Tonnage 650
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 29, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1926
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jan 4, 2000

Surveying Details

H4214/26 1.7.26 NDW PA (1918) IN 551430N, 012245W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H460/67 3.4.67 LOCATED IN 551424N, 012245W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 139FT IN GEN DEPTH 175FT. NO SCOUR. (HMS ENTERPRISE, ROS DTD 23.6.66). AMEND TO WK 23FMS. 4.6.76 AMEND TO WK 42MTRS. NC 156. HH100/351/15 25.10.99 LIES IN 5514.460N, 0122.473W [WGD] USING GPS. ON A SEABED OF FINE SAND AND BROKEN SHELLS IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. LEAST DEPTH 49MTRS. IN 1973 WAS NOTED AS UPRIGHT AND STILL INTACT, SURROUNDED BY A SCOUR. NOW REPORTED TO BE BROKEN INTO TWO PARTS, EACH STANDING 2-3MTRS HIGH AND SURROUNDED BY A 1MTR SCOUR. (R YOUNG). AMEND TO WK 48MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/843/01 4.1.00 EXAM'D 2.6.99 IN 5514.473N, 0122.448W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44.8 IN GEN DEPTH 50.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 57MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.8MTRS. LIES 106/286 DEGS WITH BOWS 106 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. NO DEBRIS. INTACT, UPRIGHT. FISHING GEAR SNAGGED ON WK. (GARDLINE, HI 843). AMEND TO WK 44MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

4.11.1917 BUILT BY BLOHM & VOSS IN HAMBURG. LAUNCHED 4.11.1917, COMMISSIONED 26.5.1918. TWIN OIL ENGINES, TWIN PROPELLERS. 1 X 8.8CM DECK GUN, 4 BOW TUBES & 1 STERN TUBE. SUNK BY HMS OUSE AND ARMED TRAWLER HMS STAR. (R YOUNG).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE

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FAQ

Where is the UB 115 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The UB 115 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 14.473 N,1 22.448 W.

How deep is the UB 115 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The UB 115 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 44 meters and is located at coordinates 55 14.473 N,1 22.448 W.

How deep is the seabed around the UB 115 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the UB 115 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the UB 115 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The UB 115 (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 29, 1918.

When was the wreck of the UB 115 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the UB 115 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1926.

What country did the UB 115 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The UB 115 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UB 115 (POSSIBLY)?

The UB 115 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 650 tons.

What type of wreck is the UB 115 (POSSIBLY)?

The UB 115 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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