Ub 27 Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Ub 27 Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
52 47.026 N,2 23.884 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 46 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | UB 27 |
| Type | submarine |
| Flag | DE |
| Length | 36.3 m |
| Width | 4.3 m |
| Tonnage | 292 |
| Tonnage Type | displacement |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jul 29, 1917 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1917 |
| Last Detection Year | 1994 |
| Original Source | unknown |
| Surveying Details | [NO DATE] SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 514500N, 023000E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - LATER, NOT FOUND DURING DISPROVING SEARCH CARRIED OUT IN 1986 BY NP 1008 HI 317A. SANK OFF SMITH'S KNOLL. (NAVAL WAR IN N SEA, CLOSE). GIVES POSN AS 524500N, 023000E. SUNK IN 524700N, 022400E, APPROX. (U-BOAT INTELLIGENCE, 1914-18, ROBERT M GRANT). NCA. HH090/616/01 22.11.94 HH090/616/01 22.11.94 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 616). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 1, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
SANK AFTER BEING RAMMED AND DEPTH-CHARGED BY SLOOP HMS HALCYON.
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