Uc 33 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Uc 33 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 53.019 N,6 13.991 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.883650
  • Longitude: -6.233183
Wreck Depth 77 m
Water Depth 84 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UC 33
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 52.7 m
Width 5.2 m
Sonar Length 61
Sonar Width 17
Shadow Height 3.7
Orientation 45
Tonnage 510
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 26, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Nov 13, 2018

Surveying Details

H351/20 WK [OLD SYMBOL] SHOWN [POSN NOT STATED] ON CHARTS. 28.6.23 AMEND TO NDW PA. AUBD 319/31 15.3.45 A CLASS SONAR CONTACT (VERY GOOD). LENGTH 114FT, HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 30FT IN 515400N, 061430W. (EG 5). 6.6.69 POSITION GIVEN IN VARIOUS GERMAN RECORDS AND LOSS BOOKS AS 515400N, 061200W. 21.11.72 AMEND TO WK USC PA 35FMS. 5.12.77 AMEND TO WK USC PA 64MTRS IN 515400N, 061430W. NC 2049. H4852/75 28.6.79 LOCATED 10.10.78 IN 515301.1N,061354.4W [OGB] USING DCS3 ONLY. DCS3 HT 4.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 80MTRS. NOT FULLY INVESTIGATED. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 51/78). AMEND TO USC 70MTRS. BR STD. H4467/81 26.10.82 EXAM'D 30.5.82 IN 515300N, 061356W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 77.8 IN GEN DEPTH 83MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH-VERTICAL HT 5.5MTRS, LENGTH 57MTRS, BEAM 16MTRS. LYING 046/226 DEGS. CONFIRMED AS SUBMARINE, LYING INTACT ON ITS SIDE. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 70B). BR STD. SEP2018/000274610 13.11.18 EXAM'D 4.6.18 IN 5153.0189N, 0613.9907W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 80.58MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 84MTRS, LENGTH 61MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS, HEIGHT 3.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 45/225 DEGS. WRECK IS INTACT, PARTIALLY BURIES AT BOW AND STERN. (RV KEARY, INFOMAR, H102). RETAIN NDW 77MTRS IN REVISED POSITION. RSDRA2023000176003 23.08.23 EXAM�D 23.06.2018. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. (RV MALLET, H525). RETAIN NDW 77MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

RAMMED & SUNK BY PC 61.

General Comments

INTACT, ON ITS SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the UC 33 wreck located?

The UC 33 wreck is located at coordinates 51 53.019 N,6 13.991 W.

How deep is the UC 33 and where exactly is it located?

The UC 33 lies at a depth of about 77 meters and is located at coordinates 51 53.019 N,6 13.991 W.

How deep is the seabed around the UC 33?

The seabed around the UC 33 lies at approximately 84 meters deep.

When did the UC 33 sink?

The UC 33 sank on Sep 26, 1917.

When was the wreck of the UC 33 discovered?

The wreck of the UC 33 was discovered in 1917.

What country did the UC 33 belong to?

The UC 33 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UC 33?

The UC 33 had a tonnage of 510 tons.

What type of wreck is the UC 33?

The UC 33 is classified as a submarine.

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