Uc 62 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Uc 62 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 29.887 N,1 59.785 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.498117
  • Longitude: 1.996417
Wreck Depth 28.19 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UC 62 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 52.7 m
Width 5.2 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 30.2
Sonar Width 10.1
Shadow Height 0.5
Orientation 100
Tonnage 511
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 008.0,,000.6,000.0
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 25, 2017

Surveying Details

H1942/80 2.9.82 LOCATED 27.2.82 IN 522951N, 015955E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.3 IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 1.7MTRS, LENGTH 26.5MTRS, BEAM 7.2MTRS. LYING 099/279 DEGS, BETWEENTWO SANDWAVES, AND ALMOST LEVEL WITH SURROUNDING SEABED. THOUGHT TO BE A SUBMARINE. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 11). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. HH090/616/01 25.10.94 EXAM'D 22.6.94 IN 522951.4N, 015953.9E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28.0 IN GEN DEPTH 27-28MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.5MTR. DCS3 HT 1.0MTR. LENGTH 36MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. HAS LITTLE RELIEF AND LIES VIRTUALLY LEVEL WITH THE BOTTOM. SMALL PIECE OF DEBRIS 40MTRS TO THE S. (GARDLINE, HI 616). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000091758 25.7.17 EXAM'D 16.12.16; IN 5229.887N, 0159.785E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 28.19MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS, LENGTH 30.2MTRS, WIDTH 10.1MTRS, HEIGHT 0.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 100/280 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 8MTRS, 0.6MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 000 DEGS. WRECK IS WELL BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND FOUL 28MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY A G WEISER, BREMEN. TWO OIL ENGINES FOR 500HP, TWIN SHAFT. THREE TORPEDO TUBES. ONE 8.8CM GUN. TORPEDOED BY BRITISH SUBMARINE E45. CREW OF 26 LOST.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 29.887 N,1 59.785 E
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FAQ

Where is the UC 62 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The UC 62 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 29.887 N,1 59.785 E.

How deep is the UC 62 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The UC 62 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 28.19 meters and is located at coordinates 52 29.887 N,1 59.785 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UC 62 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the UC 62 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the UC 62 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the UC 62 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1982.

What country did the UC 62 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The UC 62 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UC 62 (POSSIBLY)?

The UC 62 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 511 tons.

What type of wreck is the UC 62 (POSSIBLY)?

The UC 62 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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