U 1020 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
U 1020 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 49.982 N,3 10.091 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.833033
  • Longitude: -3.168183
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 73 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 1020
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 871
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H1251/69 8.7.69 H1251/69 8.7.69 INS ON WK CHARTS. (GERMAN WARSHIPS OF WW2). - FNM ACTION. 21.8.78 21.8.78 AMEND TO WK USC PA 60MTRS. BR STD. H2336/84 24.3.86 H2336/84 24.3.86 NOT FOUND. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 246). DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 18, 2003

Circumstances of loss

LOST BY UNKNOWN CAUSE IN MORAY FIRTH. PROBABLY MINED.

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FAQ

Where is the U 1020 wreck located?

The U 1020 wreck is located at coordinates 57 49.982 N,3 10.091 W.

How deep is the U 1020 and where exactly is it located?

The U 1020 lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 57 49.982 N,3 10.091 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 1020?

The seabed around the U 1020 lies at approximately 73 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the U 1020 discovered?

The wreck of the U 1020 was discovered in 1945.

What country did the U 1020 belong to?

The U 1020 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 1020?

The U 1020 had a tonnage of 871 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 1020?

The U 1020 is classified as a submarine.

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