Hmsm Undine (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hmsm undine (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 9.58 N,7 26.76 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.159667
  • Longitude: 7.446000
Wreck Depth 29 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMSM UNDINE (PROBABLY)
Type submarine
Flag GB
Length 54.9 m
Width 4.9 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 540
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 7, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2128/70 16.8.72 WK 30.3MTRS IN 540937N, 072650E. (HAMBURG 3028/72). - NM 1606/72. H2128/70 22.12.72 NOW SW 30.3MTRS. (HAMBURG NM 4615/72). NES 3761,1405. 10.7.87 SHOWN ON GERMAN 87D [1986 EDN]. HH100/351/04 7.10.91 WK OF UNKNOWN SUBMARINE IN 540937N, 072650E. (DHI HAMBURG, WK NO.1065, WSA 5, 7.8.90). 14.5.96 REPORTED THAT DIVERS EXAMINED SUBMARINE, HULL SPLIT OPEN 3 BRITISH TORPEDOES FOUND INSIDE VESSEL. BELIEVED VESSEL TO BE HMS UNDINE. FURTHER INFORMATION TO FOLLOW. (P O ASHFORD, BRITISH EMBASSY, BONN TELECON 14.5.96). HH328/460/02 7.6.96 INSERT LEGEND (MUN) AT WK SW 30.3MTRS IN 540936N, 072648E [EUR]. (GERMAN NM 19/T(21)87/96). LEGEND ASSUMED TO BE 'MUNITIONS', NCA. 13.6.96 OBJECTS IDENTIFIED AS BALLAST TANKS. WRITTEN CONFIRMATION TO FOLLOW. (S CHARLTON/CB3, TELECON). NCA. HH328/460/02 2.7.96 ITEMS CONFIRMED AS BALLAST TANKS. (SEC(NS) LM DTD 12.6.96). NCA. HH328/460/02 12.7.96 DELETE LEGEND (MUN). (GERMAN NM 26/T(21)87/96). NCA. HH328/460/02 26.7.96 NOW WK SW 31.4MTRS IN 540936N, 072648E [EUR]. (GERMAN NM 28/(21)87/96). BR STD. HH328/460/03 15.10.99 NOW WK SW 29.8MTRS IN 5409.58N, 0726.76E [WGD]. (GERMAN NM 40/(21)87/99). - NM 4350/99. 12.1.12 SHOWN AS WK 29.4MTRS [LAT] ON GERMAN 103 [EDN DTD 9.2011). 20.4.15 SHOWN AS WK 29MTRS [LAT] IN 5409.580N, 0726.760E [WGD] ON GERMAN 87 [EDN 10, DTD 3.15]. AMEND TO WK 29MTRS.
Last Amended Date Apr 19, 2019

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED AFTER SEVERE DAMAGE FROM DEPTH CHARGES FROM GERMAN MINESWEEPERS OFF HELIGOLAND.

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FAQ

Where is the HMSM UNDINE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMSM UNDINE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 9.58 N,7 26.76 E.

How deep is the HMSM UNDINE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMSM UNDINE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 29 meters and is located at coordinates 54 9.58 N,7 26.76 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMSM UNDINE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HMSM UNDINE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the HMSM UNDINE (PROBABLY) sink?

The HMSM UNDINE (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 7, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMSM UNDINE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMSM UNDINE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1972.

What country did the HMSM UNDINE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HMSM UNDINE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMSM UNDINE (PROBABLY)?

The HMSM UNDINE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 540 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMSM UNDINE (PROBABLY)?

The HMSM UNDINE (PROBABLY) is classified as a submarine.

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