Ub 128 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ub 128 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 8.785 N,5 3.329 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.146417
  • Longitude: -5.055483
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UB 128 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 55.5 m
Width 5.8 m
Tonnage 639
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1921
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1970
Original Source other
Surveying Details SEE WK NO 16341 FOR DETAILS. 18.9.70 18.9.70 POSN OF UB 128 (POSSIBLY) GIVEN AS 500845N,050315.5W [OGB]. (S.HUTCHINGS, N/CP 53758/69). POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2008

Circumstances of loss

9 GERMAN SUBS ALLOCATED TO FALMOUTH FOR GUNNERY PRACTICE & EXPERIMENTS. 2 OUT OF 8 DELIVERED WERE DELIBERATELY SUNK. THE REMAINING 6, [16344], [16345], [16346] & [17311], WERE SWEPT ONTO ROCKS IN CASTLE DRIVE DURING A WINTER GALE IN 1921. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS, VOL 1, SOUTH COAST). SEE [16341] - UB 97.

General Comments

See Also: 16341

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FAQ

Where is the UB 128 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The UB 128 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 8.785 N,5 3.329 W.

How deep is the seabed around the UB 128 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the UB 128 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the UB 128 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The UB 128 (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 1, 1921.

When was the wreck of the UB 128 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the UB 128 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1970.

What country did the UB 128 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The UB 128 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UB 128 (POSSIBLY)?

The UB 128 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 639 tons.

What type of wreck is the UB 128 (POSSIBLY)?

The UB 128 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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