Uc 43 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Uc 43 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 56.963 N,1 11.12 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.949383
  • Longitude: -1.185333
Water Depth 114 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UC 43
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 51.8 m
Width 5.2 m
Tonnage 510
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 10, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

H4334/20 21.6.20 NW HALF N 6M FROM MUCKLE FLUGGA LT IN 605430N, 010310W. (NID 4868/20). WK INSERTED. VARIOUS GERMAN RECORDS & LOSS BOOKS GIVE POSN 605700N, 011100W, APPROX. 2.2.23 DELETE WRECK FROM 605430N, 010310W NE 2182C & AMEND SYMBOL TO NDW ON 2397B. 13.10.72 AMEND TO USC 55FMS. NE 219. H3050/72 13.12.77 NOT FOUND, BUT NOT POSITIVELY DISPROVED. (HMS HERALD, ROS DTD 19.8.77). NCA. 20.11.78 AMEND TO USC 101MTRS. NC 1233. H3718/84 10.10.84 NOT FOUND IN 605430N, 010310W. THIS POSN NEAR EDGE OF SURVEY AREA AND FULL DISPROVING SEARCH NOT MADE. HOWEVER SHOULD BE DELETED FROM PRESENT CHARTED POSN. COULD BE WK IN 605424N, 010642W. (NP 1008, RV BON ESPRIT, HI 144). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY HM SUBMARINE G 13, WITH LOSS OF ALL 26 CREW WHILST MINELAYING. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the UC 43 wreck located?

The UC 43 wreck is located at coordinates 60 56.963 N,1 11.12 W.

How deep is the seabed around the UC 43?

The seabed around the UC 43 lies at approximately 114 meters deep.

When did the UC 43 sink?

The UC 43 sank on Mar 10, 1917.

When was the wreck of the UC 43 discovered?

The wreck of the UC 43 was discovered in 1917.

What country did the UC 43 belong to?

The UC 43 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UC 43?

The UC 43 had a tonnage of 510 tons.

What type of wreck is the UC 43?

The UC 43 is classified as a submarine.

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