Ulva (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ulva (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 48 N,11 37 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.800000
  • Longitude: -11.616667
Water Depth 2750 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ULVA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 1401
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 3, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

H01001/40 H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 552500N, 120000W. 7.8.87 7.8.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 554500N, 114500W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). PLOTS IN APPROX 2750 MTRS. H3164/69 9.10.87 H3164/69 9.10.87 WRECK LOCATED 18.8.87 IN 554800N, 113700W USING SINS. GAVE A MODERATE SONAR RETURN. (HMS TRAFALGAR, HN 19.8.87).

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 60.

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FAQ

Where is the ULVA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ULVA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 48 N,11 37 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ULVA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ULVA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 2750 meters deep.

When did the ULVA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ULVA (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 3, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ULVA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ULVA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ULVA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ULVA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ULVA (POSSIBLY)?

The ULVA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1401 tons.

What type of wreck is the ULVA (POSSIBLY)?

The ULVA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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