Ub 82 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ub 82 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 14.8 N,5 15.2 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.246667
  • Longitude: -5.253333
Wreck Depth 40 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UB 82 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 55.5 m
Width 5.8 m
Sonar Length 50
Shadow Height 7.3
Orientation 170
Tonnage 650
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 17, 1918
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date May 23, 2008

Surveying Details

H1190/67 27.4.67 LEAST E/S DEPTH 139 IN GEN DEPTH 154FT. NO SCOUR. A SMALL WRECK. (HMS MERMAID, ROS DTD 9.11.66, NO.15). INS AS WK 21FMS. BR STD. H7551/68 17.1.69 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (HMS HYDRA, HI 27/68). H2265/73 13.6.73 AMEND TO WK 38MTRS. NC 2199. 6.1.76 SHOWN IN 551448.1N 051507.3W [OGB] WITH HT ABOVE SEABED 7MTRS. (SEA TANK CO, NORTH CHANNEL SURVEY, 4.9.75). NCA. H2579/76 12.5.81 EXAM'D 12.11.80 IN 551447.6N, 051508.2W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40.3 IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7MTRS, LENGTH 50MTRS APPROX. LYING 170/350DEGS. INTACT WK WITH SHOALS OF FISH IN CLOSE VICINITY. (HMS HERALD, HI 9/80). BR STD. H1281/83/42 5.2.83 THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO BE WK OF GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 82. AT TIME OF SINKING THE TWO DRIFTERS REPORTED A LARGE QUANTITY OF OIL IN 551300N, 051500W. (P C MILLER, 19.1.83). 4.11.04 EUT POSN: 5514.800N, 0515.200W. NE 2126.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1917 BY A.G. WESER, BREMEN, SUNK BY DRIFTERS PILOT ME & YOUNG FRED, 5M E OF TORR HD. ALL 37 LIVES LOSS. (DIE DEUTSCHEN KRIEGSSCHIFFE).

General Comments

INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the UB 82 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The UB 82 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 14.8 N,5 15.2 W.

How deep is the UB 82 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The UB 82 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 55 14.8 N,5 15.2 W.

How deep is the seabed around the UB 82 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the UB 82 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the UB 82 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The UB 82 (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 17, 1918.

When was the wreck of the UB 82 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the UB 82 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1967.

What country did the UB 82 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The UB 82 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UB 82 (POSSIBLY)?

The UB 82 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 650 tons.

What type of wreck is the UB 82 (POSSIBLY)?

The UB 82 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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