Uc 63 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Uc 63 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 19.999 N,2 9.38 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.333317
  • Longitude: 2.156333
Wreck Depth 29.5 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UC 63
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 49.4 m
Width 5.2 m
Sonar Length 36
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 100
Tonnage 480
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 13, 2017

Surveying Details

H579/67 6.9.67 LOCATED IN 512002N, 020928E [EUR], USING HI-FIX & DECCA. NOT SWEPT, LEAST DEPTH OVER WK BY E/S 97FT IN GENERAL DEPTH OF SEABED BY E/S 108FT. A SLIGHT SCOUR. NDW LYING 100/280DEGS, LENGTH 200-250FT. GIVES A GOOD SONAR CONTACT FROM N, BUT LESS THAN 1C S IS A RIDGE OF SAND WITH DEPTHS OF 86FT, WHICH OVERSHADOWS IT FROM THAT DIRECTION. (HMS MYRMIDON R OF S 17/67, 14.6.67) - NM 1644/67. H6738/68 28.1.69 HIGHEST POINT OF SUBMARINE PORT SIDE BEFORE THE BRIDGE. CARRIES GUN. LENGTH 36MTRS. STANDS 3MTRS HIGH ABOVE SEABED. STERN COLLAPSING, PROPELLER SHAFT EXPOSED. FIXED USING DECCA [POSN NOT GIVEN]. (NETHERLANDS SURVEY OF DOVER 9/68). H4667/70 4.1.71 POSN 512002N, 020928E [EUR] [OGB: -5SECS LAT, +1SEC LONG], USING HI-FIX [2 LOP]. VERY GOOD CONTACT FROM NE. LEAST DEPTH BY DIVERS IS 98FT, GEN DEPTH 108FT, WK 10FT HIGH. POSITION CONFIRMED. (HMS BEAGLE/HMS NURTON H525 NO.119/70 DTD 13.10.70) NCA. H1928/71 29.1.71 FIXED BY HMS NURTON. VERY GOOD CONTACT FROM NE. (HMS BEAGLE R OF S, 1.1.71) H2500/72 23.3.72 FOUND DURING CABLE SURVEY. NAV. DECCA POSN IS 1.2C NW OF CHARTED POSN. (GPO/KELVIN HUGHES SURVEY DTD 1971 [K 6349/3]). NCA. H4833/75 9.6.76 FOUND IN 512002N, 020929E [EUR] USING HI FIX 6. NO INVESTIGATION. (HMS FOX R OF S 266/5/52 DTD 31.3.76). H2820/71 9.11.81 NOT SHOWN ON DUTCH SURVEY, MAR/APL 1981, [K8495/21]. NCA. H3159/86 22.9.86 SHOWN AS WK 29.4MTRS IN 512002N, 020928E ON FRENCH SURVEY DTD 1985 [K 9845/3]. H1310/88/46 22.9.88 THIS WK BELEIVED TO BE UC 63, AS UB 29 BELIEVED SUNK IN 510900N, 014600E. (R VERPOORTE, 28.8.88). 25.2.93 REFERRED TO AS UC 63 IN 512002N, 020928W. (1992 FRENCH RECORD NO.21612015). 4.11.96 SHOWN AS WK 29.5MTRS [MLS] ON BELGIAN 102 REPROMAT MAY'96. NC 1873 [LAT], NOW LARGEST SCALE.POSITIONS BELOW THIS POINT ARE IN DEGREES, MINUTES AND DECIMALS OF A MINUTE 11.10.04 SHOWN AS WK 29MTRS [LAT] ON FRENCH 7214 [INT 1480] [1988 EDN CORRECT TO NM 26 20 01]. NE 1872. 26.5.11 SHOWN IN 5119.999N, 0209.380E [WGD] ON FR401030 [EDN 1.44]. SEP 2011/000196067 14.11.11 SHOWN AS WK 29.5MTRS ON FRENCH 7412 [EDN 3 DTD 2011, 1:60,000].

Circumstances of loss

28.8.88 TORPEDOED BY E52 IN DOVER STRAITS. (R VERPOORTE, 28.8.88)

General Comments

STERN COLLAPSING, GUN IN PLACE

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FAQ

Where is the UC 63 wreck located?

The UC 63 wreck is located at coordinates 51 19.999 N,2 9.38 E.

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

The UC 63 lies at a depth of about 29.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 19.999 N,2 9.38 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UC 63?

The seabed around the UC 63 lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the UC 63 discovered?

The wreck of the UC 63 was discovered in 1967.

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 480 tons.

What type of wreck is the UC 63?

The UC 63 is classified as a submarine.

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