Ub 56 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ub 56 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 58.533 N,1 23.21 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.975550
  • Longitude: 1.386833
Wreck Depth 32 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UB 56 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 55.5 m
Width 5.8 m
Sonar Length 43
Sonar Width 6.4
Shadow Height 5.8
Orientation 95
Tonnage 650
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 19, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0056.0,,001.5,278
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details SUNK IN 505800N, 012800E, APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 505800N, 012800E ON FR 6682 [1985]. NCA. H2343/84 27.2.86 EXAM'D 20.6.85 IN 505830N, 012319E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 40MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.4MTRS, LENGTH APPROX 30MTRS. LYING NW/SE. (NP 1016, HI 53). HYDROSEARCH SHADOW HT 7MTRS, LENGTH 55MTRS, ORIENTATION 103/283DEGS. GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, 11.1.86). CHART AS WK 30MTRS. - NM 799/86 H2343/84 2.4.87 LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.7MTRS. (HMS HECLA, REWORK OF HI 253). NCA. H3850/86 22.11.88 EXAM'D BY HMS FAWN 26.6.88 IN 505830N, 012319E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.6 IN GEN DEPTH 37.3MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 7.3MTRS. ALSO EXAM'D BY HMS ROEBUCK 16.9.88 USING HYDROSEARCH. INTACT AND APPARENTLY UPRIGHT, LYING 105/285DEGS, WITH SCOUR EXTENDING TO N AND NW. LENGTH 57MTRS. HEIGHT 6.6MTRS. NO MAST OR OTHER PROJECTION OBSERVED. (HMS FAWN, HI 411 & HMS ROEBUCK, HI 369). NCA. HH090/611/01 26.1.95 EXAM'D 29.9.94 IN 505831.8N, 012312.8E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 34.0, FOUL AT 34.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.0 IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 3.0MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.0MTRS. LENGTH 60MTRS. LIES 105/285DEGS. SIGNIFICANT MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. INTACT WITH A FEW PIECES OF DEBRIS IN THE VICINITY. NOT ABLE TO EXPLAIN WHY SWEEP DEEPER THAN E/S DEPTH. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 611). WK NOT FULLY SWEPT, AMENDED TO WK 32.0MTRS IN 505829.7N, 012318.95E [OGB]. HH090/681/01 21.9.95 EXAM'D 21.6.95 IN 505831.8N, 012312.8E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 32.3, FOUL AT 32.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.0 IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 3MTRS. DCS3 HT 7MTRS. LENGTH 60MTRS. LIES 105/285 DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 681). AMEND TO SW 32.0MTRS. BR STD.POSITIONS BELOW THIS POINT ARE IN DEGREES, MINUTES AND DECIMALS OF A MINUTE HH090/855/01 7.9.99 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 855). NCA. HH090/897/01 23.10.00 EXAM'D 19.9.00 IN 5058.545N, 0123.205E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.3 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 56MTRS TOWARDS 278DEGS. LENGTH 56MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.4MTRS. LIES 098/278DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL DEFINED, PROMINENT WK. LIES IN ITS OWN SCOUR. NO DEBRIS. NOT SWEPT DUE POOR WEATHER. (NP 1016, HI 897). RETAIN AS SW 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH099/921/01 28.11.00 EXAM'D 19.9.00. SWEPT CLEAR AT 33.7, FOUL AT 34.1MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 921). AMEND TO SW 33MTRS. BR STD. HH091/159/01 30.8.07 LOCATED 12.7.06 IN 5058.533N, 0123.212E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 32.40 IN GEN DEPTH 37.8MTRS. LENGTH 45.8MTRS, WIDTH 6.7MTRS, HT 5.4MTRS. LIES 095/275 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (OSAE, HI 1159). RETAIN SW 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 24.2.14 LOCATED 10.2.14 IN 5058.533N, 0123.211E [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 32.37 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS DEEP. LENGHT 43MTRS, WIDTH 6.4MTRS, HT 5.75MTRS. LIES 095/275 DEGS. SLIGHT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (EGS, HI 1434). SCOUR RUNS NE FROM W END & SW FROM E END. APPARENTLY BROKEN WITH TWO PARTS IN LINE. AMEND WK 32MTRS. RSDRA2025000461388 05.10.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2025). LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.2MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (NJORD SURVEY, DTD 16.05.25). RETAIN WK 32MTRS.
Last Amended Date Oct 5, 2025

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

General Comments

INTACT, SCOUR TO NE FROM W END, TO SW FROM E END

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 58.533 N,1 23.21 E
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FAQ

Where is the UB 56 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The UB 56 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 58.533 N,1 23.21 E.

How deep is the UB 56 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The UB 56 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 32 meters and is located at coordinates 50 58.533 N,1 23.21 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UB 56 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the UB 56 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the UB 56 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The UB 56 (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 19, 1917.

When was the wreck of the UB 56 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the UB 56 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the UB 56 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The UB 56 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UB 56 (POSSIBLY)?

The UB 56 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 650 tons.

What type of wreck is the UB 56 (POSSIBLY)?

The UB 56 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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