Ub 20 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ub 20 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 24.95 N,3 22.92 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.415833
  • Longitude: 3.382000
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UB 20 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 36.9 m
Width 4.6 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 303
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 29, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4274/28 OBSTN REPORTED IN 512500N, 032300E, APPROX. NCA. HH100/351/01 16.8.89 UB.20 SANK IN 512500N, 032000E, APPROX. (R VERPOORTE, 9.5.89). BUT ALSO REPORTED SUNK 32 MILES ESE OF SOUTHWOLD. (A CLOSE, NAVAL WAR IN NORTH SEA). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 15, 2005

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (R VERPOORTE). BOMBED AND SUNK BY HM SEAPLANE 8676. (A CLOSE, NAVAL WAR IN NORTH SEA).

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FAQ

Where is the UB 20 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The UB 20 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 24.95 N,3 22.92 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UB 20 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the UB 20 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the UB 20 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The UB 20 (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 29, 1917.

When was the wreck of the UB 20 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the UB 20 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the UB 20 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The UB 20 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UB 20 (POSSIBLY)?

The UB 20 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 303 tons.

What type of wreck is the UB 20 (POSSIBLY)?

The UB 20 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.