Uc 63 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Uc 63 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 49.95 N,1 16.92 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.832500
  • Longitude: 1.282000
Wreck Depth 6 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UC 63
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 Nov 1, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2012

Surveying Details

SUNK IN APPROX 505000N, 011700E. H2873/71 5.4.71 NOT FOUND, NOT SEARCHED FOR. OUTSIDE SURVEY AREA. (ISS VARNESWEEP, 1.4.71). 11.7.74 POSN GIVEN AS 512300N, 020000E. (U BOAT INTELLIGENCE. SUPPLIED BY E GILES). H4959/73 18.4.75 OUTSIDE SURVEY AREA, NOT SEARCHED FOR. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). SHOWN AS DW PA ON FR 6682 [1985 EDN]. NCA. 3.8.93 SHOWN AS USC ED 6MTRS IN 505000N, 011700E ON FR 7323 [1992 EDN]. NCA, SEE ALSO WK RECORD [15844]. 9.4.98 USC ED 6MTRS IN 505000N, 011700E [EUR]. (EPSHOM, 14.11.97). NCA. 28.7.00 NOT SHOWN ON NE 1892 [10TH EDN 2000] [DUAL PUBLICATION]. AMENDED TO ABEY. HH226/420/08 12.7.04 WK ED 6MTRS IN 5050.0N, 0117.0E [WGD]. (FRENCH NM 04 26 06). AMEND LIVE. - NM 3671/04. SEP 2011/000237137 24.1.12 SHOWN AS WK USC 6MTRS ON FR301040 [EDN 4.0]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY BRITISH SUBMARINE E52 WITH THE LOSS OF 26 LIVES.

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FAQ

Where is the UC 63 wreck located?

The UC 63 wreck is located at coordinates 50 49.95 N,1 16.92 E.

How deep is the UC 63 and where exactly is it located?

The UC 63 lies at a depth of about 6 meters and is located at coordinates 50 49.95 N,1 16.92 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UC 63?

The seabed around the UC 63 lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the UC 63 sink?

The UC 63 sank on Nov 1, 1917.

When was the wreck of the UC 63 discovered?

The wreck of the UC 63 was discovered in 1917.

What country did the UC 63 belong to?

The UC 63 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UC 63?

The UC 63 had a tonnage of 511 tons.

What type of wreck is the UC 63?

The UC 63 is classified as a submarine.

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