Ub 89 (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ub 89 (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 42.318 N,7 34.795 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.705300
  • Longitude: -7.579917
Wreck Depth 51 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UB 89 (PROBABLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 65 m
Width 6 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 56
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 90
Tonnage 808
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 13, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H3740/69 9.7.69 H3740/69 9.7.69 LOCATED IN 504220N, 073432W. STANDS 18FT HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 200FT. (RISDON BEASLEY). INS AS WK 29FMS. - NM 1416/69. 21.10.76 21.10.76 AMEND TO WK 53MTRS. NC 1770. H4847/75 2.2.77 H4847/75 2.2.77 EXAM'D 22.10.76 LOCATED IN 554220N, 073444W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48.5 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.7MTRS. SEABED FLAT, PROBABLY SAND. LARGE WK, LYING E/W. (HMS HECLA, HI 1/76). AMEND TO WK 46MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/22 26.9.05 HH100/351/22 26.9.05 LIES IN 5542.32N, 0734.80E [WGD]. LENGTH 64MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES E/W WITH BOWS E. DIVED 16.5.04. A 'UB' SUBMARINE WITH CONNING TOWER LYING TO STBD. BROKEN AFT OF TOWER. ENGINES, TORPEDOES, SHELLS EXPOSED. 104MM GUN AT BOW, 88MM GUN AT STERN. (M MCVEIGH, EMAIL DTD 27.8.05). NCA. 4.1.07 4.1.07 THIS IS UB 89. (M MCVEIGH, EMAIL DTD 2.1.07). NCA. 8.2.13 8.2.13 LIES IN 5542.318N, 0734.795W [WGD]. LENGTH 53MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 6MTRS. LIES WITH BOWS E. (WARSHIPS, UBOATS & LINERS - INSS 2012). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 25.2.14 SEP 2014/000357199 25.2.14 LEAST DEPTH 51.76MTRS. LENGTH 56MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. (GSI). AMEND WK 51MTRS.
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2014

General Comments

BROKEN AFT OF TOWER, TOWER TO STBD

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FAQ

Where is the UB 89 (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The UB 89 (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 42.318 N,7 34.795 W.

How deep is the UB 89 (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The UB 89 (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 51 meters and is located at coordinates 55 42.318 N,7 34.795 W.

How deep is the seabed around the UB 89 (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the UB 89 (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the UB 89 (PROBABLY) sink?

The UB 89 (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 13, 1918.

When was the wreck of the UB 89 (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the UB 89 (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1969.

What country did the UB 89 (PROBABLY) belong to?

The UB 89 (PROBABLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UB 89 (PROBABLY)?

The UB 89 (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 808 tons.

What type of wreck is the UB 89 (PROBABLY)?

The UB 89 (PROBABLY) is classified as a submarine.

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