Ub 86 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ub 86 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 8.702 N,5 3.013 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.145033
  • Longitude: -5.050217
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UB 86 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 55.5 m
Width 5.8 m
Tonnage 639
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1921
Original Detection Year 1970
Original Source other
Surveying Details SEE WK NO 16341 FOR DETAILS 18.9.70 18.9.70 POSN OF UB86 (POSSIBLY) GIVEN AS 500839.5N, 050257W. (S.HUTCHINGS, N/CP 53758/69). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2008

Circumstances of loss

9 GERMAN SUBS ALLOCATED TO FALMOUTH FOR GUNNERY PRACTICE & EXPERIMENTS. 2 OUT OF 8 DELIVERED WERE DELIBERATELY SUNK. THE REMAINING 6, [SEE ALSO WK NOS 16343, 16345, 16346 & 17311], WERE SWEPT ONTO ROCKS IN CASTLE DRIVE DURING A WINTER GALE IN 1921. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS, VOL 1, SOUTH COAST). [SEE WK RECORD NO 16341 - UB 97].

General Comments

See Also: 16341

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FAQ

Where is the UB 86 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The UB 86 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 8.702 N,5 3.013 W.

How deep is the seabed around the UB 86 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the UB 86 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the UB 86 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The UB 86 (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 1, 1921.

When was the wreck of the UB 86 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the UB 86 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1970.

What country did the UB 86 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The UB 86 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UB 86 (POSSIBLY)?

The UB 86 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 639 tons.

What type of wreck is the UB 86 (POSSIBLY)?

The UB 86 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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