Ub 97 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ub 97 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 8.744 N,5 3.096 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.145733
  • Longitude: -5.051600
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UB 97 (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
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1924
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source survey vessel
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].
Last Amended Date May 18, 1999

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).

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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.

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