U 1208 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 1208 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 51.82 N,6 6.806 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.863667
  • Longitude: -6.113433
Wreck Depth 75 m
Water Depth 81 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 1208 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Sonar Length 80
Shadow Height 5.4
Orientation 135
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 24, 1945
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H0113/45 25.3.45 H0113/45 25.3.45 PLYMOUTH LIST 840/5. H0113/45 4.7.45 H0113/45 4.7.45 PLYMOUTH LIST 840/2. 11.2.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 495148N, 060736W. WK OF U-BOAT. (AUBD 301/80, 11.2.45, 3.3.45). H5081/70 13.1.71 H5081/70 13.1.71 INS AS NDW PA IN 495200N, 060730W. NC 1148. H2979/74 22.3.78 H2979/74 22.3.78 TWO FFS REPORTED IN 495157N, 060713W. POSN BY DECCA. (E GILES, 16.5.77). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H3841/86 26.2.88 H3841/86 26.2.88 EXAMINED 16.8.87 IN 495147N, 060645W [OGB] USING HYPER-FIX & TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 75.0 IN GEN DEPTH 81MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.4MTRS. LENGTH 80MTRS. LYING NW/SE. GOOD MAGNETOMETER RESPONSE. SONAR TRACE SHOWS SUBMARINE-SHAPED CONTACT. (HMS FOX, HI 360). AMEND TO WK 75MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 837/88. 18.2.99 18.2.99 PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT TO BE U 480. HH100/351/18 3.9.02 HH100/351/18 3.9.02 DIVED IN CHARTED POSITION, CONFIRMED AS SUBMARINE, SNORKEL IN PLACE, BOW BLOWN OFF. BATTERY PLATES BLOWN ALL OVER SEABED. GEN DEPTH 85MTRS. (G POUND, DIVE REPORT REC'D 15.8.02) NCA 21.5.09 *21.5.09 EUT POSN: 4951.820N, 0606.806W. NE 1148.
Last Amended Date Sep 22, 2010

Circumstances of loss

CAUSE OF SINKING NOT KNOWN.

General Comments

INTACT, SUBMARINE SHAPED

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FAQ

Where is the U 1208 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The U 1208 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 51.82 N,6 6.806 W.

How deep is the U 1208 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U 1208 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 75 meters and is located at coordinates 49 51.82 N,6 6.806 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 1208 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the U 1208 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 81 meters deep.

When did the U 1208 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The U 1208 (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 24, 1945.

When was the wreck of the U 1208 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 1208 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the U 1208 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The U 1208 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What type of wreck is the U 1208 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 1208 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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