Uc 61 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Uc 61 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 53.567 N,1 39.753 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.892783
  • Longitude: 1.662550
Water Depth -2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UC 61
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
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H7386/18 10.12.18 WK IN 505347N, 014000E ABOVE LW. (FRENCH LIST OF WRECKS). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. BR STD. AMENDED TO ST IN 505346N, 014000E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H1797/27 17.3.27 AMENDED POSN TO 505337N, 013950E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1895. 23.6.69 STRANDED AND BLOWN UP NEAR CAP CRIZ NEZ. POSN GIVEN IN VARIOUS GERMAN RECORDS AND LOSS BOOKS AS APPROX 505300N, 013700E. NCA. H1271/85 17.9.86 NOT SHOWN ON FR 6681 [1986 EDN]. DELETED. AMENDED TO DEAD. NE 1892. H4903/75 15.9.87 CONFIRMED TO NO LONGER EXIST. (EPSHOM 554/E/GG/NP, 13.8.87).
Last Amended Date Sep 17, 1986

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED AND BLOWN UP NEAR CAP CRIZ NEZ.

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FAQ

Where is the UC 61 wreck located?

The UC 61 wreck is located at coordinates 50 53.567 N,1 39.753 E.

When was the wreck of the UC 61 discovered?

The wreck of the UC 61 was discovered in 1918.

What country did the UC 61 belong to?

The UC 61 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UC 61?

The UC 61 had a tonnage of 511 tons.

What type of wreck is the UC 61?

The UC 61 is classified as a submarine.