Ub 122 (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Ub 122 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 12.183 N,1 18.317 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 50.203050
- Longitude: -1.305283
|
| Wreck Depth |
65 m
|
| Water Depth |
73 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
UB 122 (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
submarine
|
| Flag |
DE |
| Length |
55.5 m |
| Width |
5.8 m |
| Sonar Length |
72 |
| Sonar Width |
10 |
| Shadow Height |
5.3 |
| Orientation |
60 |
| Tonnage |
650 |
| Tonnage Type |
displacement |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jun 30, 1921
|
| Scour Dimensions |
,,000.2, |
| Original Detection Year |
1921 |
| Last Detection Year |
2005 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Dec 4, 2012 |
Surveying Details
H4554/21 23.7.21 H4554/21 23.7.21 SUNK IN 501155N, 011800W. (DIR. OF DOCKYARDS, 19.7.21). BR STD. H3287/24 12.5.24 H3287/24 12.5.24 NOW CHARTED AS NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 14.8.74 14.8.74 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 45MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2450. 22.1.80 22.1.80 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 501145N, 011800W [EUR] ON FR 878 [DEC '79 EDN]. NCA. 2.2.90 2.2.90 SHOWN IN 501200N, 011800W ON FR 6857 [1986 EDN]. NOT INCLUDED ON FR WK RECORDS. NCA. HH090/588/01 1.11.93 HH090/588/01 1.11.93 EXAM'D 22.4.93 IN 501201.3N, 011819.1W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 65.6 IN GEN DEPTH 73MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.2MTR. DCS3 HT 5.25MTRS, LENGTH 72MTRS, BREADTH 10MTRS. INTACT, UPRIGHT WK LYING 060/240DEGS ON GENTLY SLOPING SEABED. MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NP 1008, HI 588). - NM 4010/93. HH090/588/01 27.6.94 HH090/588/01 27.6.94 POSN AMENDED TO 501211N, 011819W [WGD]. (NP 1008, HI 588). BR STD. 13.11.93 13.11.93 [EUR] POSN: 501214.5N, 011814.5W. NC 2613. HH226/410/06 2.8.01 HH226/410/06 2.8.01 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. A SUBMARINE, INTACT & UPRIGHT. THOUGHT TO BE GERMAN OF WW1 VINTAGE. TWO GUNS WHICH HAVE FALLEN OVER. TWIN SCREW. FOUR TUBES FWD AND TWO AFT. CASING IS DISINTIGRATING AND HOLES HAVE APPEARED IN THE PRESSURE HULL. AREA APPROX TWO METRES SQUARE OF DAMAGE BELOW THE WATER LINE ON STBD SIDE. LIES WITH THE TIDE. STANDS 10MTRS HIGH IN 78MTRS. (D C WENDES, LTR DTD 13.7.01). NCA. 4.5.05 4.5.05 NOT CONSIDERED TO BE UB 122 DUE TO THE TUBE AND GUN ARRANGEMENT. PROBABLY A WW2 UBOAT. (R YOUNG). NCA.
Circumstances of loss
?COASTAL SUBMARINE. SCUTTLED.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 12.183 N,1 18.317 W
Ub 122 (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Ub 122 (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the UB 122 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The UB 122 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 12.183 N,1 18.317 W.
How deep is the UB 122 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The UB 122 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 65 meters and is located at coordinates 50 12.183 N,1 18.317 W.
How deep is the seabed around the UB 122 (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the UB 122 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 73 meters deep.
When did the UB 122 (POSSIBLY) sink?
The UB 122 (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 30, 1921.
When was the wreck of the UB 122 (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the UB 122 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1921.
What country did the UB 122 (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The UB 122 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.
What was the tonnage of the UB 122 (POSSIBLY)?
The UB 122 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 650 tons.
What type of wreck is the UB 122 (POSSIBLY)?
The UB 122 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.
General Comments
INTACT, UPRIGHT