Ub 12 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Ub 12 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 20.101 N,1 29.976 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.335017
  • Longitude: 1.499600
Wreck Depth 6.14 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UB 12 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 28 m
Width 3 m
Shadow Height 0.57
Orientation 170
Tonnage 142
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 27, 2019

Surveying Details

H1309/75/444 25.3.76 SANK IN 512000N, 013000E APPROX. (R A LEE, 28.1.76). H2538/79 5.4.79 NOT FOUND DURING EXTENSIVE SEARCH. DOUBT IF IT EXISTS. (HMS EGERIA, HI 63/78). H2331/85 10.7.86 SMALL OBJECT LOCATED PROTRUDING FROM EDGE OF SANDBANK IN 512004N, 013005E [OGB], USING TRISPONDER. IN GEN DEPTH 5.5-9.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. GAVE LARGE MAGNETIC DEFLECTION. POOR SONAR CONTACT. RECOMMEND CHART AS FOUL. (NP 1016, HI 298). BR STD. HH090/647/01 28.10.94 EXAM'D IN 512003.7N, 013005.0E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 7.6 IN GEN DEPTH 6.6-7MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 7.7MTRS. NO DCS3 SHADOW. ISOLATED CONTACT SITTING IN ITS OWN SCOUR. STRONG MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. (NP 1016, HI 647). NCA. 19.10.05 [EUT] POSN: 5120.100N, 0129.979E. NE 1827. SEP 2019/000022679 27.6.19 EXAM'D 23.2.19; IN 5120.101N, 0129.976E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 6.14MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 6.47MTRS, LENGTH 3.24MTRS, WIDTH 2.11MTRS, HT 0.57MTRS, ORIENTATION 170 DEGS. SMALL STRUCTURE/MAN-MADE FEATURE, COULD BE REMAINS OF A WRECK. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1585). AMEND FOUL 6.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SANK DURING MINELAYING OPERATION, THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN SUNK BY ONE OF ITS OWN MINES.

General Comments

LIES IN OWN SCOUR

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FAQ

Where is the UB 12 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The UB 12 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 20.101 N,1 29.976 E.

How deep is the UB 12 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The UB 12 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 6.14 meters and is located at coordinates 51 20.101 N,1 29.976 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UB 12 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the UB 12 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the UB 12 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the UB 12 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the UB 12 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The UB 12 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UB 12 (POSSIBLY)?

The UB 12 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 142 tons.

What type of wreck is the UB 12 (POSSIBLY)?

The UB 12 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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