Uc 55 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Uc 55 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 3.181 N,0 58.069 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.053017
  • Longitude: -0.967817
Wreck Depth 97.13 m
Water Depth 103 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UC 55 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 52.7 m
Width 5.2 m
Sonar Length 47.5
Sonar Width 7.5
Shadow Height 5.7
Orientation 195
Tonnage 511
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 29, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 29, 2025

Surveying Details

H2334/84 18.12.85 EXAM'D 3.7.85 IN 600313N, 005757W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 97MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 103MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.6MTRS, LENGTH 50MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS. LYING 015/195DEG. SONAR TRACE INDICATES APPARENTLY A SUBMARINE. SEABED ROCK OUTCROPS IN SAND & GRAVEL. (NP 1008, HI 244). BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 6003.186N, 0058.067W. RSDRA2025000342173 23.07.25 EXAM'D 29.08.29; IN 6003.181N, 0058.069W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 97.13MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 103.5MTRS, LENGTH 47.5MTRS, WIDTH 7.5MTRS, HEIGHT 5.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 195/015DEGS. SUBMARINE. (NJORD SURVEY, HI1781). AMEND DW 97MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL WAS SUFFERING A MECHANICAL FAILURE AND HAD SURFACED TO PREPARE TO SCUTTLE. SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM HM SHIPS TYRADE, SYLVIA AND TRAWLER MORAVIA. (WARSHIPS OF WW1 & K HEATH).

General Comments

PROBABLE SUBMARINE FROM DCS3 TRACE

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FAQ

Where is the UC 55 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The UC 55 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 60 3.181 N,0 58.069 W.

How deep is the UC 55 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The UC 55 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 97.13 meters and is located at coordinates 60 3.181 N,0 58.069 W.

How deep is the seabed around the UC 55 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the UC 55 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 103 meters deep.

When did the UC 55 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The UC 55 (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 29, 1917.

When was the wreck of the UC 55 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the UC 55 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1985.

What country did the UC 55 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The UC 55 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UC 55 (POSSIBLY)?

The UC 55 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 511 tons.

What type of wreck is the UC 55 (POSSIBLY)?

The UC 55 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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