Ub 19 (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ub 19 (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 6.615 N,2 50.666 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.110250
  • Longitude: -2.844433
Wreck Depth 54 m
Water Depth 62 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UB 19 (PROBABLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 36.3 m
Width 4.3 m
Sonar Length 32
Sonar Width 4
Shadow Height 9.9
Orientation 105
Tonnage 292
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 30, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0077.0,,000.5,
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 30.11.16 30.11.16 SUNK IN 500000N, 024800W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 500006N, 024810W [EUR] ON FR 878 [NE DEC '79] SCALE 1:240,000. 28.2.80 28.2.80 NOW CHARTED AS USCPA 51MTRS [28FMS] IN 500006N, 024810W [EUR]. (TONNAGE KNOWN). BR STD. 4.10.83 4.10.83 WK OF SUBMARINE LOCATED BY DIVERS CLOSE TO WK OF AFTER PART OF AENEAS. LIES WITH 35DEG LIST TO PORT. ALL HATCHES CLOSED. GUN FOR'D OF CONNING TWR. DAMAGED TO STBD SIDE CONNING TWR CASING AND STERN BROKEN OFF JUST FOR'D OF PROPELLERS. LENGTH ABT 110FT. (E GILES -DIVERS REPORT). POSSIBLY THE UB 19. DELETED [COVERED BY WK [18459] OF STERN SECTION OF 'AENEAS']. RETAIN POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH100/351/12 27.9.96 HH100/351/12 27.9.96 PROBABLY UB 19. TWO BOW TORPEDO TUBES LYING IN THE SAND IN AMONGST THE COLLAPSED & ROTTING BOW CASING. FWD TORPEDO LOADING HATCH IS OPEN. THE BOW GUN IS POINTING BACKWARDS. ENGINE ROOM IS BROKEN APPROX 15FT AFT OF THE CONNING TOWER. PROPS AND REAR OF THE SUBMARINE ARE COVERED IN SAND. STANDS APPROX 5MTRS. SCOUR OF 3.5MTRS BY ENGINE ROOM. (A DUNSTER). HH090/912/01 8.2.01 HH090/912/01 8.2.01 EXAM'D 11.9.00 IN 5006.615N, 0250.666W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 54.4 IN GEN DEPTH 62MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTRS EXTENDS 77MTRS 070/250 DEGS. LENGTH 32MTRS, WIDTH 4MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.9MTRS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. REASONABLY INTACT. CONNING TOWER VISIBLE ON DCS3. SMALL AREA OF DEBRIS TO THE W. SPURIOUS CONTACTS ABOVE WK SUGGEST THAT IT IS NETTED. (GARDLINE, HI 912). INS AS WK 54MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 8, 2001

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY Q SHIP HMS PENSHURST.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOW W, ?STERN DETACHED, ?NETTED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 6.615 N,2 50.666 W
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FAQ

Where is the UB 19 (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The UB 19 (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 6.615 N,2 50.666 W.

How deep is the UB 19 (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The UB 19 (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 54 meters and is located at coordinates 50 6.615 N,2 50.666 W.

How deep is the seabed around the UB 19 (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the UB 19 (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 62 meters deep.

When did the UB 19 (PROBABLY) sink?

The UB 19 (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 30, 1916.

When was the wreck of the UB 19 (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the UB 19 (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the UB 19 (PROBABLY) belong to?

The UB 19 (PROBABLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UB 19 (PROBABLY)?

The UB 19 (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 292 tons.

What type of wreck is the UB 19 (PROBABLY)?

The UB 19 (PROBABLY) is classified as a submarine.