U 1271 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 1271 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 28.996 N,7 20.259 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.483267
  • Longitude: -7.337650
Wreck Depth 44 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 1271
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.2 m
Draught 4.8
Sonar Length 75
Shadow Height 5.6
Orientation 80
Tonnage 871
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0573/46 H0573/46 U BOAT SUNK IN 552850N, 072040W. (OPERATION DEADLIGHT). H4131/68 11.6.68 H4131/68 11.6.68 NOT FOUND. (HMS HECATE, ROS DTD 22.12.67). H2175/81 13.1.81 H2175/81 13.1.81 EXAM'D 26.11.1979 IN 552900N, 072013W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44 IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. LEAST DEPTH COULD BE FISH. DCS3 HT 5.6MTRS, LENGTH 75MTRS. LYING 080/260DEGS. AN ILL-DEFINED SONAR CONTACT BUT ALMOST CERTAINLY THAT OF A SUBMARINE. (HMS HYDRA HI 21/79-80). BR STD. 22.10.04 22.10.04 THIS IS CONSIDERED TO BE U 1271. (R YOUNG, EMAIL DTD 22.10.04). NCA. 13.1.13 13.1.13 [WGD] POSN: 5528.996N, 0720.259W.
Last Amended Date Feb 13, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943/44 BY BREMER VULKAN, VEGESACK.TWO OIL ENGINES FOR 2800BHPF RO 17 KNOTS SURFACED, TWO MOTORS OF 750SHP FOR 7.5 KNOTS DIVED. ONE 3.5 INCH, ONE 37MM AND TWO 220 GUNS. FIVE 21 INCH TORPEDO TUBES. 14 TORPEDOES OF MINES. SCHNORKEL FITTED. SURRENDERED BERGEN 5.1945 AND SUNK IN OPERATION DEADLIGHT. (GERMAN SUBMARINES, LENTON).

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FAQ

Where is the U 1271 wreck located?

The U 1271 wreck is located at coordinates 55 28.996 N,7 20.259 W.

How deep is the U 1271 and where exactly is it located?

The U 1271 lies at a depth of about 44 meters and is located at coordinates 55 28.996 N,7 20.259 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 1271?

The seabed around the U 1271 lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the U 1271 discovered?

The wreck of the U 1271 was discovered in 1946.

What country did the U 1271 belong to?

The U 1271 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 1271?

The U 1271 had a tonnage of 871 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 1271?

The U 1271 is classified as a submarine.

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