Ub 13 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status historic
Ub 13 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 33.141 N,2 51.651 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.552350
  • Longitude: 2.860850
Wreck Depth 27 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UB 13
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 28 m
Width 3 m
Tonnage 142
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 24, 1916
Original Detection Year 1996
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Surveying Details

HH340/530/03 2.12.96 WK LOCATED IN 513311N, 025145E [?EUR]. BELIEVED TO BE SUBMARINE. UPSIDE DOWN ON FIN IN 33MTRS DEPTH. LENGTH APPROX 30-35MTRS. BEAM 4MTRS. ONLY ONE PROP BLADE INTACT. REMAINDER OF HULL COVERED IN MARINE GROWTH. (HMS BICESTER, SIGNAL DTD 13.7.96). HH340/530/03 2.12.96 WK LOCATED IN 513311N, 025145E [?EUR]. LEAST DEPTH BY DIVER 30MTRS (TIDAL HT 0.6MTRS NOT APPLIED). FROM THE DIVER THE WRECK APPEARS TO BE A SUBMARINE. (HMS BICESTER, HN DTD 13.7.96). HH340/530/03 2.12.96 WK 27MTRS IN 513311.5N, 025144E. (BELGIAN NM 24/160/96). BR STD. HH342/710/03 5.12.96 WK 27MTRS IN 513311.5N, 025144E. (NETH NM 50/552/96). - NM 222/97. HH340/530/03 18.4.97 WK 27MTRS IN 513312N, 025142E. (USNM 15/37244/97). NCA. 31.12.03 HAS BEEN REPORTED AS BEING UB 13. (R YOUNG, EMAIL DTD 18.12.03). NCA. 3.6.13 [WGD] POSN: 5133.141N, 0251.651E.

Circumstances of loss

CAUGHT IN MINE NETS (WW1SL).

General Comments

UK NM 4309/23, INTACT, INVERTED

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FAQ

Where is the UB 13 wreck located?

The UB 13 wreck is located at coordinates 51 33.141 N,2 51.651 E.

How deep is the UB 13 and where exactly is it located?

The UB 13 lies at a depth of about 27 meters and is located at coordinates 51 33.141 N,2 51.651 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UB 13?

The seabed around the UB 13 lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the UB 13 sink?

The UB 13 sank on Apr 24, 1916.

When was the wreck of the UB 13 discovered?

The wreck of the UB 13 was discovered in 1996.

What country did the UB 13 belong to?

The UB 13 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UB 13?

The UB 13 had a tonnage of 142 tons.

What type of wreck is the UB 13?

The UB 13 is classified as a submarine.

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