U 1191 Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
U 1191 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 1.319 N,2 59.751 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 50.021983
- Longitude: -2.995850
|
| Wreck Depth |
58.7 m
|
| Water Depth |
64 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
U 1191 |
|
Type
|
submarine
|
| Flag |
DE |
| Length |
67.1 m |
| Width |
6.1 m |
| Draught |
4.9 |
| Sonar Length |
62.5 |
| Sonar Width |
10.3 |
| Shadow Height |
5.5 |
| Orientation |
80 |
| Tonnage |
871 |
| Tonnage Type |
displacement |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jun 25, 1944
|
| Bottom Texture |
4,6 |
| Original Detection Year |
1944 |
| Last Detection Year |
2015 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Oct 9, 2015 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
Underwater wreck located at 50 1.319 N, 2 59.751 W, believed to be a German submarine. The wreck is intact, listing to port, and oriented 080/260 degrees with the bow at 80 degrees. Dimensions are 62.5 meters in length, 10.3 meters in width, and 5.5 meters in height. The minimum depth over the wreck is 58.7 meters, with a general seabed depth of 64 meters. A moderate magnetic anomaly is present.
Surveying Details
H2985/44 5.8.44 NDW IN 500100N, 025900W. (C IN C PLYMOUTH). - FNM 1702/44. H2137/54 23.7.55 LOCATED IN 500130N, 025930W USING DECCA OR 115DEG, 27.5M FROM START PT. (RISDON BEAZLEY). BR STD. 14.3.60 SONAR CONTACT IN 500100N, 025900W, APPROX. WK OF A GERMAN SUBMARINE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. 22.1.80 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FRENCH 878 [1979 EDN]. NCA. 15.9.88 CHARTED AS USC 60MTRS ON FRENCH 6940 [1982 EDN]. NC 2669. HH090/496/02 19.2.91 EXAM'D 10.9.90 IN 500119N, 025945W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 58.8 IN GEN DEPTH 64.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.7MTRS, LENGTH 75MTRS, BEAM 6MTRS. UPRIGHT, LYING 080/260 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NP 1008, HI 496). BR STD. 3.3.99 LOCATED IN 5001.308N, 0259.712W [OGB] USING DGPS. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED FOR POSN. (M SHARP, FAX DTD 25.1.99). AMENDED TO CINC. NCA, RETAIN NP 1008'S POSN. 13.9.05 CINC REMOVED, MORE THAN 5 YEARS. 9.10.15 EXAM'D 16.6.15 IN 5001.319N, 0259.751W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 58.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTHS 64MTRS. LENGTH 62.5MTRS, WIDTH 10.3MTRS, HT 5.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 080/260 DEGS, BOWS 80 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, LISTING TO PORT. (MMT, HI 1480). AMEND TO NDW 58MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
VESSEL, DEPTH CHARGED & SUNK BY HM SHIPS BALFOUR & AFFLECK. (GERMAN SUBMARINES VOL 2).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 1.319 N,2 59.751 W
U 1191 on Wreck Map
U 1191 Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the U 1191 wreck located?
The U 1191 wreck is located at coordinates 50 1.319 N,2 59.751 W.
How deep is the U 1191 and where exactly is it located?
The U 1191 lies at a depth of about 58.7 meters and is located at coordinates 50 1.319 N,2 59.751 W.
How deep is the seabed around the U 1191?
The seabed around the U 1191 lies at approximately 64 meters deep.
When did the U 1191 sink?
The U 1191 sank on Jun 25, 1944.
When was the wreck of the U 1191 discovered?
The wreck of the U 1191 was discovered in 1944.
What country did the U 1191 belong to?
The U 1191 belonged to DE.
What was the tonnage of the U 1191?
The U 1191 had a tonnage of 871 tons.
What type of wreck is the U 1191?
The U 1191 is classified as a submarine.
General Comments
INTACT, LISTING TO PORT.