Ub 54 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ub 54 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 15.021 N,0 44.894 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.250350
  • Longitude: 0.748233
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UB 54
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 55.5 m
Width 5.8 m
Tonnage 650
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 11, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 531500N, 004500E, APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). HH090/593/01 21.12.93 NOT FOUND. (OCEONICS [UK] LTD., HI 593). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. RSDRA2024000238839 24.10.24 NOTHING SEEN IN M/B DATASET 2024. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1727). NFA.
Last Amended Date Nov 30, 2005

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY DEPTH CHARGES FROM DESTROYERS, HM SHIPS STURGEON, THRUSTER, AND RETRIEVER. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). SUNK BY DESTROYERS OFF THE E COAST OF ENGLAND. (WARSHIPS OF WW1). ALSO REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN SUNK BY A MINE OFF THE VARNE BANK. (DER KREIG ZUR SEE).

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FAQ

Where is the UB 54 wreck located?

The UB 54 wreck is located at coordinates 53 15.021 N,0 44.894 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UB 54?

The seabed around the UB 54 lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the UB 54 sink?

The UB 54 sank on Mar 11, 1918.

When was the wreck of the UB 54 discovered?

The wreck of the UB 54 was discovered in 1918.

What country did the UB 54 belong to?

The UB 54 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UB 54?

The UB 54 had a tonnage of 650 tons.

What type of wreck is the UB 54?

The UB 54 is classified as a submarine.

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