Ub 65 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status historic
Ub 65 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 40.107 N,5 2.123 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.668450
  • Longitude: -5.035383
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UB 65
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 55.5 m
Width 5.8 m
Sonar Length 50
Sonar Width 32
Shadow Height 5.1
Orientation 110
Tonnage 650
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 10, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2001
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH090/799/02 15.9.01 EXAM'D 15.9.01 IN 5040.107N, 0502.123W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46.6 IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 32MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.1MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, WELL DEFINED SUPERSTRUCTURE. (NP 1008, HI 799). ?A SUBMARINE. BR STD. HH100/351/18 22.4.02 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. CONFIRMED AS GERMAN SUBMARINE. BRONZE PROPS. INTACT AND UNDAMAGED WITH HATCHES OPEN. LARGE GUN IN FRONT OF CONNING TOWER. CASING COLLAPSING AROUND TUBES. (G J POUND). NCA. 7.5.02 THIS A TYPE 3 WW1 SUBMARINE. CARRIES 105MM GUN. (G J POUND, TELCON). NCA. HH232/680/09 12.9.03 CONTAINS CONSIDERABLE QUANTITIES OF MUNITIONS. TORPEDOES PROBABLY STILL ON BOARD. (MRCC FALMOUTH, FAX DTD 10.9.03). NCA. 19.1.04 CONSIDER THIS TO BE U61. (M ADES, EMAIL DTD 19.1.04). NCA. 22.9.04 THIS IS THE UB 65, THE STAR OF A RECENT 'WRECK DETECTIVES' TV EPISODE. WAS ARMED WITH A 105MM GUN. (R YOUNG). NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 9, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY VULKAN (HAMBURG). TWO OIL ENGINES OF 1100BHP FOR 13.5 KNOTS SURFACED, TWO MOTORS OF 788BHP FOR 7.5 KNOTS SUBMERGED. 5 X 19.7 INCH TORPEDO TUBES. ONE 4.1 INCH GUN. COMPLEMENT 34 MEN. BLEW UP IN ACTION WITH US SUBMARINE L2.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the UB 65 wreck located?

The UB 65 wreck is located at coordinates 50 40.107 N,5 2.123 W.

How deep is the UB 65 and where exactly is it located?

The UB 65 lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 50 40.107 N,5 2.123 W.

How deep is the seabed around the UB 65?

The seabed around the UB 65 lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the UB 65 sink?

The UB 65 sank on Jul 10, 1918.

When was the wreck of the UB 65 discovered?

The wreck of the UB 65 was discovered in 2001.

What country did the UB 65 belong to?

The UB 65 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UB 65?

The UB 65 had a tonnage of 650 tons.

What type of wreck is the UB 65?

The UB 65 is classified as a submarine.

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