Ub 37 (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ub 37 (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 10.243 N,1 38.422 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.170717
  • Longitude: -1.640367
Wreck Depth 53 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UB 37 (PROBABLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 36 m
Width 4.3 m
Sonar Length 42
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 4.4
Orientation 70
Tonnage 292
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 14, 1917
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Scour Dimensions ,,001.2,
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Sep 22, 2016

Surveying Details

28.2.80 NDW PA SHOWN IN 501000N, 014010W [EUR] ON FR 878 [DEC '79 EDN]. BR STD. HH351/352/01 26.2.90 NOW SHOWN AS USC PA 45MTRS IN 501000N, 014000W [EUR] ON FR 6857 [1986 EDN]. WK IN 501005.5N, 014000W [EUR]. ACCURACY 500MTRS. IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS JAN 1990 - AUTHORITY GIVEN AS BRITISH HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE). BR STD. HH226/350/02 4.2.91 WK 53MTRS, IN 501018N, 013821.5W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 90 50 32). HH090/588/01 2.11.93 EXAM'D 19.6.93 IN 501014.6N, 013826.4W [WGD] USING PORTLAND HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 53.5 IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. SCOUR 1.2MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.4MTRS, LENGTH 42MTRS, BREADTH 9MTRS. LARGE INTACT WK UPRIGHT AND ORIENTATED 070/250DEGS. GOOD SONAR RESPONSE. (NP 1008, HI 588). - NM 4010/93. HH100/351/15 28.9.99 HDIVED AND CONFIRMED AS A GERMAN U-BOAT OF WW1 VINTAGE. LIES WITH BOWS S LISTING ABOUT 30DEGS TO STBD. HAS A SMALL GUN AND TWIN SCREWS. AFTER ESCAPE HATCH HAS SLIPPED OFF AND THE INTERIOR IS FILLED WITH SILT. TWO TORPEDO TUBES FWD, THE UPPER TUBE HAS THE BOW CAP OFF BUT NO TORPEDO PRESENT. BENEATH THE GUN AND ON THE SEABED SPENT CASES AND 'READY USE' AMMUNITION IS PRESENT. THE BRIDGE IS NOT ATTACHED BUT IS THOUGHT TO LIE ON THE SEABED BENEATH THE REMAINS OF A TRAWL, WHICH IS NOW ALMOST COVERED IN SHINGLE. SEABED OF HARD, FLAT CHALK AND SHINGLE. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (D C WENDES). NCA. 2.12.08 FURTHER DIVES AND RESEARCH SUGGEST THIS IS PROBABLY UB-37, NOT UB-18. C IN C CAN BE REMOVED. (D WENDES, EMAIL DTD 1.12.08). SEP 2016/000164367 22.9.16 SHOWN AS NDW 53MTRS IN 5010.243N, 0138.422W [WGD] ON FRANCE 6968. [ED 4, COR TO 21.6.16]. INS NDW 53MTRS

Circumstances of loss

14.1.17 BUILT DEC 1915 BY BLOHM & VOSS, HAMBURG. SUNK 14.1.17 BY GUNFIRE, Q SHIP 'PENHURST'. ALL CREW LOST. (UBOAT.NET).

General Comments

UPRIGHT AND INTACT, BOW S

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FAQ

Where is the UB 37 (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The UB 37 (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 10.243 N,1 38.422 W.

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

The UB 37 (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 53 meters and is located at coordinates 50 10.243 N,1 38.422 W.

How deep is the seabed around the UB 37 (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the UB 37 (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the UB 37 (PROBABLY) sink?

The UB 37 (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 14, 1917.

When was the wreck of the UB 37 (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the UB 37 (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1980.

What country did the UB 37 (PROBABLY) belong to?

The UB 37 (PROBABLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UB 37 (PROBABLY)?

The UB 37 (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 292 tons.

What type of wreck is the UB 37 (PROBABLY)?

The UB 37 (PROBABLY) is classified as a submarine.

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