Ub 117 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Ub 117 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 57 N,1 13.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.950000
  • Longitude: 1.225000
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UB 117
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 55.5 m
Width 5.8 m
Tonnage 650
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 3, 1920
Original Detection Year 1920
Last Detection Year 1926
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H6524/20 14.9.20 POSN 515700N, 011330E APPROX. UB-101 LAY BETWEEN BUOYS 78 & 80. UB-105 LAY CLOSE TO UB-117. FOUR SMALL CAN BUOYS TO N & S OF NOS. 74 & 72 MOORING BUOYS HAVE DISAPPEARED. BOTH UB-101 & UB-105 HAVE BEEN RAISED. UB-117 NOW LIES ON HER SIDE IN A NE(MAG) DIRN FROM NO.74 BUOY. DEPTH OF 6FT OVER. BOWS ARE SECURED TO NO 74 BUOY & STERN IS MARKED BY DAN BUOY IN A POSN 161DEG 1360FT FROM EXTREME SE CORNER OF 'FARM LANDING' ERWARTEN NESS.(AUTHORITY NOT NOTED). WRECKS & BUOYS (FOR UB-101 & UB-105) HAVE BEEN EXPUNGED & WK 6FT WITH BUOY CLOSE NE (FOR UB-117) HAS BEEN INS. - NM ACTION. H4284/26 DELETE WK 6FT & BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN).
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 2003
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 57 N,1 13.5 E
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FAQ

Where is the UB 117 wreck located?

The UB 117 wreck is located at coordinates 51 57 N,1 13.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UB 117?

The seabed around the UB 117 lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the UB 117 sink?

The UB 117 sank on Jul 3, 1920.

When was the wreck of the UB 117 discovered?

The wreck of the UB 117 was discovered in 1920.

What country did the UB 117 belong to?

The UB 117 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UB 117?

The UB 117 had a tonnage of 650 tons.

What type of wreck is the UB 117?

The UB 117 is classified as a submarine.