Ub 72 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ub 72 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 8.037 N,2 41.077 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.133950
  • Longitude: -2.684617
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UB 72
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 55.5 m
Width 5.8 m
Tonnage 520
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 12, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2537/28 24.8.28 WK NOT CHARTED. 8.3.56 NOT FOUND DURING ASDIC SWEEP OF AREA. (HMS SCOTT, 1954). NCA. RETAIN POSN 500800N, 024100W FOR FILING ONLY. SINKING POSN ALSO REPD AS 502300N, 024000W. NCA. 18.1.80 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FR 878 [DEC 79]. NCA. HH090/961/01 16.12.03 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 16, 2003

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY BRITISH SUBMARINE D6. (BENEATH THE WAVES).

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FAQ

Where is the UB 72 wreck located?

The UB 72 wreck is located at coordinates 50 8.037 N,2 41.077 W.

How deep is the seabed around the UB 72?

The seabed around the UB 72 lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the UB 72 sink?

The UB 72 sank on May 12, 1918.

When was the wreck of the UB 72 discovered?

The wreck of the UB 72 was discovered in 1918.

What country did the UB 72 belong to?

The UB 72 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UB 72?

The UB 72 had a tonnage of 520 tons.

What type of wreck is the UB 72?

The UB 72 is classified as a submarine.

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