Submarine Wreck De 50143

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 44 N,8 40 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.733333
  • Longitude: -8.666667
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type submarine
Flag DE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1946
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 1966
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0573/46 SINKING POSN OF 3 U BOATS GIVEN AS 554400N 084000W. (OPERATION DEADLIGHT). NCA. NOT FOUND DURING SURVEYS SINCE 1966 COVERING THE AREA. CONSIDER THESE 3 WKS ARE PROBABLY THOSE IN 554400N 082200W APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SANK. (OPERATION DEADLIGHT).

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