Iltis (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Iltis (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 45.613 N,1 33.229 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.760217
  • Longitude: 1.553817
Wreck Depth 10.1 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ILTIS (POSSIBLY)
Type torpedo boat
Flag DE
Length 93 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3.7
Shadow Height 5.2
Tonnage 933
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 13, 1942
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater Wreck ILTIS Shipwreck Location Depth and Survey History Dive Site Coordinates 50 45.613 N 1 33.229 E English Channel UKHO Survey Data Least Depth 10.1 Meters Seabed Height 5.2 Meters

Surveying Details

H4984/74 21.12.75 WK 9.8MTRS [5FMS 2FT] IN 504542N, 013318E [EUR]. (DIFRAP 43 06 75 & AVURNAV 388). [OGB] POSN: 504537N, 013319E. - NM 65/76. 25.3.82 SHOWN ON FR 6795. FR NM BLOCK CORRECTION 82 08 32. H1271/82 11.6.85 SHOWN AS WK 10.1MTRS IN 504542N, 013318E ON FR 6682 [1985 EDN]. R/P. 11.11.92 UNKNOWN WK IN 504539.9N, 013318.6E [EUR] [+/-20MTRS]. LEAST DEPTH 10.1 IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. HT 5.2MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (FR WK RECORDS [1987] NO 21601174). NC 438. [WGD] POSN: 5045.613N, 0133.229E.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY BRITISH MTB.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 45.613 N,1 33.229 E
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FAQ

Where is the ILTIS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ILTIS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 45.613 N,1 33.229 E.

How deep is the ILTIS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ILTIS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 10.1 meters and is located at coordinates 50 45.613 N,1 33.229 E.

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

The seabed around the ILTIS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the ILTIS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ILTIS (POSSIBLY) sank on May 13, 1942.

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

The wreck of the ILTIS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1975.

What country did the ILTIS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ILTIS (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the ILTIS (POSSIBLY)?

The ILTIS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 933 tons.

What type of wreck is the ILTIS (POSSIBLY)?

The ILTIS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a torpedo boat.

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