Ub 37 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ub 37 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 7.038 N,1 47.082 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.117300
  • Longitude: -1.784700
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UB 37
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 36.9 m
Width 4.3 m
Tonnage 305
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 14, 1917
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 4, 1993

Surveying Details

SUNK IN 500700N, 014700W APPROX. (DIE DEUTSCHEN KRIEGSSCHIFFE). 6.6.69 WK OF GERMAN SUBMARINE IN 500700N, 014700W APPROX. (AUTHORITY UNKNOWN). 3.12.75 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 25FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2649. 11.8.77 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 45MTRS. NC 2450. 23.1.80 NDW PA SHOWN ON FR 878 [DEC 1979 EDN]. 28.2.90 WK PD 45MTRS SHOWN IN 500705N, 014700W [EUD] ON FR 6857 [1986 EDN]. NCA. HH090/588/01 4.11.93 NOTHING FOUND - POSN DISPROVED. (NP 1008, HI 588). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD. [MAY BE NEW WK IN 500523.5N, 014845W - SEE 18849]. HH226/410/03 9.3.95 DELETED. (FRENCH NM 95 08 18). NCA - RECORD ALREADY DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1916, SUNK BY DEPTH CHARGES & GUNFIRE FROM Q-SHIP 'PENSHURST' IN ENGLISH CHANNEL. (WARSHIPS OF WW1, LE FLEMING).

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FAQ

Where is the UB 37 wreck located?

The UB 37 wreck is located at coordinates 50 7.038 N,1 47.082 W.

How deep is the UB 37 and where exactly is it located?

The UB 37 lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 50 7.038 N,1 47.082 W.

How deep is the seabed around the UB 37?

The seabed around the UB 37 lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the UB 37 sink?

The UB 37 sank on Jan 14, 1917.

When was the wreck of the UB 37 discovered?

The wreck of the UB 37 was discovered in 1969.

What country did the UB 37 belong to?

The UB 37 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UB 37?

The UB 37 had a tonnage of 305 tons.

What type of wreck is the UB 37?

The UB 37 is classified as a submarine.

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