U 123 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 123 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 11.155 N,1 18.32 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.185917
  • Longitude: -1.305333
Wreck Depth 61 m
Water Depth 66 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 123
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 82 m
Width 7.3 m
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 4.3
Orientation 60
Tonnage 1468
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 28, 1921
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Scour Dimensions ,,000.8,
Original Detection Year 1921
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4554/21 23.7.21 H4554/21 23.7.21 SANK IN 501110N, 011850W. (C-IN-C, DOCKYARD DEPT). SQ. DATE. H3287/24 12.5.24 H3287/24 12.5.24 NOW CHARTED AS NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). SQ. DATE. 14.8.74 14.8.74 WK, UNSURVEYED CLEARANCE DEPTH 45MTRS, IN 501110N, 011850W, APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2450. 22.1.80 22.1.80 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 501110N, 011850W ON FR 878 [DEC 1979 EDN]. NCA. 2.2.90 2.2.90 NOW SHOWN AS USC PD 45MTRS IN 501112N, 011848W ON FR 6857 [1986 EDN]. REFERRED TO AS U 123 IN 501110N, 011850W [+/- 1M] IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. (FR WK NO.18101005). NCA. HH226/350/01 4.2.91 HH226/350/01 4.2.91 NOW WK, LEAST DEPTH 61MTRS, IN 501113N, 011814.5W [EUR]. (BREST NM 90 50 32). OGB POSN: 501108N, 011814W. G/S. HH090/588/01 2.11.93 HH090/588/01 2.11.93 EXAM'D 16.5.93 IN 501109.3N, 011819.2W [WGD] USING PORTLAND HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 62.5 IN GEN DEPTH 66MTRS. SCOUR 0.8MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 4.3MTRS, LENGTH 80MTRS, BREADTH 7MTRS. LARGE INTACT WK LYING 060/240DEGS. GOOD SONAR RESPONSE. (NP 1008, HI 588). RETAIN CHARTED DEPTH IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 13.11.98 13.11.98 EUR POSN: 501112.5N, 011814W. NC 2613.
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2012

Circumstances of loss

19.7.21 SCUTTLED. (DIR. OF DOCKYARDS, D/M 31695/21, 19.7.21).

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the U 123 wreck located?

The U 123 wreck is located at coordinates 50 11.155 N,1 18.32 W.

How deep is the U 123 and where exactly is it located?

The U 123 lies at a depth of about 61 meters and is located at coordinates 50 11.155 N,1 18.32 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 123?

The seabed around the U 123 lies at approximately 66 meters deep.

When did the U 123 sink?

The U 123 sank on Jun 28, 1921.

When was the wreck of the U 123 discovered?

The wreck of the U 123 was discovered in 1921.

What country did the U 123 belong to?

The U 123 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 123?

The U 123 had a tonnage of 1468 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 123?

The U 123 is classified as a submarine.

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