Uc 40 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Uc 40 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 54.71 N,4 46.92 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.911833
  • Longitude: 4.782000
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UC 40
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 52.7 m
Width 5.2 m
Tonnage 511
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 21, 1919
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 2002

Surveying Details

3.4.19 WK IN 545530N, 044730E, FORMS NO OBSTRUCTION TO NAVIGATION. (GERMAN NM 783/19). INS AS WK (OLD SYMBOL). NE 2182A. H3007/19 11.4.19 REPEAT OF ABOVE. (GERMAN NM 855/19). H256/27 27.1.27 AMEND TO NDW (1919). NES 2182A & 2182B. 2.3.71 NDW SHOWN IN 545530N, 044800E ON DANISH FISHERIES 5404 [REC'D 23.10.70]. BR STD. 13.12.73 SHOWN IN 545730N, 044800E [EUR] ON NETH 1037 [NOV'73 EDN]. 10.1.89 WK USC 30MTRS SHOWN ON NETH 1014 [1988 EDN]. NDW IN 545500N, 044800E [EUR]. (NETH WK RECORDS - 1988). BR STD. HH160/351/01 19.11.89 POSN NOW 545445N, 044700E [EUR]. (NETH HYDRO). HH340/620/06 24.7.02 DELETED. (NETH NM 28/362/02). - NM 3908/02.

Circumstances of loss

SANK EN ROUTE TO SURRENDER.

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FAQ

Where is the UC 40 wreck located?

The UC 40 wreck is located at coordinates 54 54.71 N,4 46.92 E.

How deep is the UC 40 and where exactly is it located?

The UC 40 lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 54 54.71 N,4 46.92 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UC 40?

The seabed around the UC 40 lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the UC 40 sink?

The UC 40 sank on Feb 21, 1919.

When was the wreck of the UC 40 discovered?

The wreck of the UC 40 was discovered in 1919.

What country did the UC 40 belong to?

The UC 40 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UC 40?

The UC 40 had a tonnage of 511 tons.

What type of wreck is the UC 40?

The UC 40 is classified as a submarine.

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