U 1024 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
U 1024 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 39.013 N,5 3.066 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.650217
  • Longitude: -5.051100
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 1024
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 871
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 13, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source other
Surveying Details 12.4.45 ATTACKED 23 MILES NW OF HOLYHEAD ON 12.4.45. SANK UNDER TOW FOLLOWING DAY. 4.2.82 4.2.82 POSSIBLY SUBMARINE REPORTED IN 535454N, 032630W (WHICH SEE). (NHB, TELECON). H4466/81 10.4.84 H4466/81 10.4.84 NOTHING FOUND IN LISTED POSN DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 95).
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

ATTACKED WITH DEPTH CHARGES BY HMS LOCH GLENDHU AND WAS CAPTURED. LATER SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF HMS LOCH MORE.

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FAQ

Where is the U 1024 wreck located?

The U 1024 wreck is located at coordinates 53 39.013 N,5 3.066 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 1024?

The seabed around the U 1024 lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the U 1024 sink?

The U 1024 sank on Apr 13, 1945.

When was the wreck of the U 1024 discovered?

The wreck of the U 1024 was discovered in 1945.

What country did the U 1024 belong to?

The U 1024 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 1024?

The U 1024 had a tonnage of 871 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 1024?

The U 1024 is classified as a submarine.

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