Ub 97 (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Ub 97 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
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50 8.744 N,5 3.096 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 50.145733
- Longitude: -5.051600
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| Water Depth |
2 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
UB 97 (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
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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
|
| Bottom Texture |
Rock |
| Original Detection Year |
1924 |
| Last Detection Year |
1983 |
| Original Source |
survey vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
May 18, 1999 |
Surveying Details
H1623/25 16.10.24 H1623/25 16.10.24 3 ST WKS OF SUBS IN VICINITY 500842N, 050300W. (HMS ENDEAVOUR, SURVEY C9129, DTD 1923). NE 32. H01027/40 1.11.51 H01027/40 1.11.51 3 STRANDED SUBMARINES IN ACCEPTED POSN 500842N, 050300W. (LTR TO FALMOUTH HBR COMMISSIONERS, 1.11.51). 18.9.70 18.9.70 9 CAPTURED GERMAN SUBS ALLOCATED TO FALMOUTH, 8 ARRIVED. 2 WERE SUNK, THE OTHER 6 WERE SWEPT ONTO ROCKS ALONG CASTLE DRIVE. ONE SUNK CLOSE INSHORE NEAR THE BATHING BEACH & PART OF ITS RUSTING HULL STILL SHOWS [1969] AT LW, THE OTHERS SANK ALONG THE LINE OF ROCKS & THEIR REMAINS ARE SCATTERED OVER A LARGE AREA. STILL BEING SALVAGED. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS). NCA. H/ 18.9.70 18.9.70 SIX SUBS: UB106, UB112, UB128, UB86, UB97 & UC92. SOLD TO MESSRS ROSKELL & A.ROGERS IN MARCH/APRIL 1921. THEY HAVE CHANGED HANDS SEVERAL TIMES SINCE. POSN OF 5 SUBS GIVEN BY S.HUTCHINGS. (N/CP 53758/69). H1485/63 22.3.71 H1485/63 22.3.71 REMAINS OF ONLY ONE U BOAT VISIBLE AT LWS IN 500842.5N, 050302W [OGB]. SHOWING APPROX 5FT ABOVE CHART DATUM, HOWEVER THE HIGHEST POINT IS NOT HIGHER THAN THE GENERAL LEVEL OF SURROUNDING ROCKS & THE WEED COVERED METAL IS ONLY RECOGNISABLE AS SUCH ON VERY CLOSE INSPECTION. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 41/70). DELETE. BR STD. 28.8.71 28.8.71 REPD MARKED BY SMALL G CONL BUOY (TO WARN SWIMMERS?). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. H1310/82/36 22.3.83 H1310/82/36 22.3.83 REMAINS OF UB86, UB97, UB106, UB112 & UB128, PURCHASED BY MESSRS T & L FEENEY. (LTR DTD 15.3.83). NCA. SEE ALSO [16343], [16344], [16346] & [16345].
Circumstances of loss
9 GERMAN SUBS ALLOCATED TO FALMOUTH FOR GUNNERY PRACTICE & EXPERIMENTS. 2 OUT OF 8 DELIVERED WERE DELIBERATELY SUNK. THE REMAINING 6, [16343], [16344], [16345], [16346] & [17311], WERE SWEPT ONTO ROCKS IN CASTLE DRIVE DURING A WINTER GALE IN 1921. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS, VOL 1, SOUTH COAST).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 8.744 N,5 3.096 W
Ub 97 (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Ub 97 (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the UB 97 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The UB 97 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 8.744 N,5 3.096 W.
How deep is the seabed around the UB 97 (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the UB 97 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 2 meters deep.
When did the UB 97 (POSSIBLY) sink?
The UB 97 (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 1, 1921.
When was the wreck of the UB 97 (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the UB 97 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1924.
What country did the UB 97 (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The UB 97 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.
What was the tonnage of the UB 97 (POSSIBLY)?
The UB 97 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 639 tons.
What type of wreck is the UB 97 (POSSIBLY)?
The UB 97 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.