Uc 50 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Uc 50 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 52.036 N,0 56.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.867267
  • Longitude: 0.948333
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UC 50
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 52.7 m
Width 5.2 m
Tonnage 511
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 4, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 6.6.69 SUNK BY HMS ZUBIAN IN THE ENGLISH CHANNEL. (WARSHIPS WWI). NCA. POSN 505200N, 005700E [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. H4959/73 9.4.75 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 AND CLOSE SOUNDING BY E/S TYPE 772. GENERAL SEA BED DEPTH BY E/S 32MTRS. SEA BED ROUGH. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). NCA. 25.4.00 AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2015/000083464 13.2.16 NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET. (HI 1475, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). NFA.
Last Amended Date Feb 13, 2016

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY HMS ZUBIAN. (WARSHIPS WWI). SUNK IN 504900N, 005900E. (DER KREIG ZUR SEE).

General Comments

MINELAYER

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FAQ

Where is the UC 50 wreck located?

The UC 50 wreck is located at coordinates 50 52.036 N,0 56.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UC 50?

The seabed around the UC 50 lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the UC 50 sink?

The UC 50 sank on Feb 4, 1918.

When was the wreck of the UC 50 discovered?

The wreck of the UC 50 was discovered in 1918.

What country did the UC 50 belong to?

The UC 50 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UC 50?

The UC 50 had a tonnage of 511 tons.

What type of wreck is the UC 50?

The UC 50 is classified as a submarine.

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