Uc 39 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Uc 39 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 55.554 N,0 4.608 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.925900
  • Longitude: 0.076800
Wreck Depth 20.83 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UC 39
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 52.7 m
Width 5.2 m
Sonar Length 37.5
Sonar Width 7.41
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 170
Tonnage 511
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 8, 1917
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jun 24, 2021

Surveying Details

H1248/69 SANK IN 535200N, 000800E, APPROX. H5084/77 17.3.80 EXAM'D 28.11.79 IN 535530.6N, 000443.2E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.7 IN GEN DEPTH 25.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.1MTRS, LENGTH 45MTRS. INTACT WK LYING 010/190 DEG. SONAR TRACES INDICATE PROBABLE SUBMARINE. (HMS ECHO, HI 64/79). INS AS WK 20.7MTRS. - NM 775/80. H1942/76 9.3.81 EXAM'D 25.6.80. SWEPT CLEAR AT 18.5, FOUL AT 18.7MTRS. (SOIS, HI 65/80). - NM 655/81. 5.11.91 WK IN 535502N, 000442E REPORTED TO BE A SUBMARINE AND BELIEVED TO BE THAT OF UC 39. ALSO REPORTED S OF WHERE CHARTED. (SEC(NS)B, LM DTD 29.10.91). NCA HH100/351/06 8.4.93 WK IN 535536N, 000436E DIVED. IDENTIFIED AS UC 39 BY INSCRIPTION ON PROPELLER. LIES WITH A STBD LIST AND IS STARTING TO BREAK UP. STANDS 2MTRS HIGH. (G WADSWORTH, 1.3.93). HH100/351/07 23.7.93 DIVED ON 1.7.93 IN 535531N, 000442.5E USING GPS. STANDS 4MTRS HIGH. LIES 010/190 DEG, BOW S, WITH STBD LIST AND DAMAGED BOW. 6 MINE CHUTES VISIBLE FOR'D OF CONNING TOWER POSN. CONNING TOWER ITSELF LIES ON SEABED. APPARENTLY SALVAGE WORK HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT - PROPELLERS AND DECK GUN MISSING (ONE PROP IS IN BRIDLINGTON HARBOUR MUSEUM). SMALL AMOUNT OF FISHING GEAR IS SNAGGED ON WK. (D ROBINSON, HUMBERSIDE POLICE U/WATER SEARCH UNIT). SEP 2021/000166150 17.9.20 EXAM�D 25.3.21 IN 5355.554N, 0004.608E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 20.83MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. LENGTH 37.5MTRS, WIDTH 7.41MTRS, HT 4.0MTRS. ORIENTATION 170/350 DEGS. LARGELY INTACT THOUGH STARTING TO BREAK APART. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1587). AMEND DW 20.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

ENGAGED BY HMS THRASHER ABOUT 10 MILES SE OF FLAMBOROUGH HEAD AND SUNK BY DEPTH CHARGES.

General Comments

LARGELY INTACT THOUGH STARTING TO BREAK APART

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FAQ

Where is the UC 39 wreck located?

The UC 39 wreck is located at coordinates 53 55.554 N,0 4.608 E.

How deep is the UC 39 and where exactly is it located?

The UC 39 lies at a depth of about 20.83 meters and is located at coordinates 53 55.554 N,0 4.608 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UC 39?

The seabed around the UC 39 lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the UC 39 sink?

The UC 39 sank on Feb 8, 1917.

When was the wreck of the UC 39 discovered?

The wreck of the UC 39 was discovered in 1979.

What country did the UC 39 belong to?

The UC 39 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UC 39?

The UC 39 had a tonnage of 511 tons.

What type of wreck is the UC 39?

The UC 39 is classified as a submarine.

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