U 1209 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
U 1209 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 55.286 N,5 47.808 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.921433
  • Longitude: -5.796800
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 69 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 1209
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 Dec 18, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H0113/45 4.7.45 H0113/45 SONAR CONTACT IN APPROX 495515N, 054745W. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 4.7.45). SONAR CONTACT IN 495518N, 054748W. (AUBD 301/22, C-IN-C PLYMOUTH). 18.12.44 SANK IN POSN 155DEGS, 1.5M FROM WOLF ROCK. (HMCS MONTREAL, 18.12.44). 22.9.45 NOT LOCATED BY HEDINGHAM CASTLE IN COURSE OF TRIALS OF EXPERIMENTAL GEAR. (CAPT. A/S, E. ESTABLISHMENT, FAIRLIE, 22.9.45). 23.6.69 23.6.69 GERMAN RECORD & LOSS BOOKS GIVE SINKING POSN AS APPROX 495700N, 054700W. 6.10.69 6.10.69 APPLICATION TO PURCHASE WK. (TRIPLE S DIVING SERVICES, SOLIHULL). H5051/70 13.11.70 H5051/70 13.11.70 INS NDW PA IN 495515N, 054745W. NC 777. 6.6.75 6.6.75 AMENDED TO USC PA 50.0MTRS. NE 777. H2590/76 17.3.76 H2590/76 17.3.76 NOT FOUND DURING SIDESCAN SONAR SWEEP. (HMS HECLA, HI 1A/75). DELETED. BR STD. H3841/86 25.1.88 H3841/86 25.1.88 NOTHING FOUND, OTHER THAN SMALL 'ROUGH TEXTURE' RIDGE. WK LOCATED IN 495546N, 054430W THOUGHT TO BE U-1209. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 360). AMENDED TO DEAD. [SEE 22517 & 22609].
Last Amended Date Dec 13, 2000

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND ON WOLF ROCK. FAILED TO SURFACE AFTER DIVE.

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FAQ

Where is the U 1209 wreck located?

The U 1209 wreck is located at coordinates 49 55.286 N,5 47.808 W.

How deep is the U 1209 and where exactly is it located?

The U 1209 lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 49 55.286 N,5 47.808 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 1209?

The seabed around the U 1209 lies at approximately 69 meters deep.

When did the U 1209 sink?

The U 1209 sank on Dec 18, 1944.

When was the wreck of the U 1209 discovered?

The wreck of the U 1209 was discovered in 1944.

What country did the U 1209 belong to?

The U 1209 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 1209?

The U 1209 had a tonnage of 871 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 1209?

The U 1209 is classified as a submarine.

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