Uc 68 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Uc 68 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 15.03 N,1 56.89 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.250500
  • Longitude: 1.948167
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UC 68
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 Apr 5, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Oct 9, 2000

Surveying Details

SUNK IN APPROX 511500N, 015700E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H4988/71 29.11.71 NOT LOCATED AFTER CLOSE SOUNDING & SONAR WITH SIDE-SCAN. GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. LIES IN MARKED SANDWAVE AREA & IS PROBABLY COMPLETELY COVERED. (HMS FOX). RETAIN DEAD. NCA. HH091/159/01 30.7.07 NOT LOCATED BY M/B & MAGNETOMTER. (OSAE, HI 1159). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY BRITISH SUBMARINE C7.

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FAQ

Where is the UC 68 wreck located?

The UC 68 wreck is located at coordinates 51 15.03 N,1 56.89 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UC 68?

The seabed around the UC 68 lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the UC 68 sink?

The UC 68 sank on Apr 5, 1917.

When was the wreck of the UC 68 discovered?

The wreck of the UC 68 was discovered in 1917.

What country did the UC 68 belong to?

The UC 68 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UC 68?

The UC 68 had a tonnage of 511 tons.

What type of wreck is the UC 68?

The UC 68 is classified as a submarine.

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