Uc 92 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Uc 92 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 8.819 N,5 3.429 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.146983
  • Longitude: -5.057150
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UC 92 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 56.4 m
Width 5.5 m
Tonnage 570
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1961
Last Detection Year 1971
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H1485/63 25.3.63 STRANDED WK IN 500847N, 050322W [OGB]. (HMS MEDUSA, 1961). NC 32. H1485/63 22.2.71 STRANDED WK - REMAINS OF GERMAN SUBMARINE, NOW INDISTINGUISHABLE SCATTERING OF RUSTED METAL, STANDING APPROX 5FT ABOVE C.D. AND LESS THAN 2FT ABOVE LEVEL OF SURROUNDING ROCKS. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 41/70). H1485/63 27.9.71 WK HAS BEEN REMOVED. (HBR MASTER, FALMOUTH 1.9.71). AMENDED TO LIFT.
Last Amended Date Jul 8, 1999

Circumstances of loss

9 GERMAN SUBS ALLOCATED TO FALMOUTH FOR GUNNERY PRACTICE & EXPERIMENTS. 2 OUT OF 8 DELIVERED WERE DELIBERATELY SUNK. THE REMAINING 6, [16343], [16344], [16345] & [16346], WERE SWEPT ONTO ROCKS IN CASTLE DRIVE DURING A WINTER GALE IN 1921. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS, VOL 1, SOUTH COAST). SEE [16341] - UB 97.

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FAQ

Where is the UC 92 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The UC 92 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 8.819 N,5 3.429 W.

When was the wreck of the UC 92 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the UC 92 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1961.

What country did the UC 92 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The UC 92 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UC 92 (POSSIBLY)?

The UC 92 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 570 tons.

What type of wreck is the UC 92 (POSSIBLY)?

The UC 92 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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