U 13 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
U 13 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
58 29.377 N,1 40.433 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.489617
  • Longitude: 1.673883
Wreck Depth 119 m
Water Depth 120 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 13 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 57.9 m
Width 6.1 m
Tonnage 644
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 12, 1914
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 9.8.14 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 5822.00N, 0139.83E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. SANK IN 583300N, 014000E APPROX. (U-BOAT INTELLIGENCE). NCA. H3227/78 28.9.78 WK 119MTRS IN 582925N, 014032E [EUR]. (NORWEGIAN NM 702/78). BR STD. POSN REPORTED AS APPROX BY STATOIL IN JULY 1978. (NORWEGIAN WK RECORDS). AMEND TO WK PA 119MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 16, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1912 BY DANZIG DOCKYARD. MINED OFF HELIGOLAND. (WARSHIPS OF WW1). LOST DUE TO UNKNOWN CAUSES. (U-BOAT INTELLIGENCE, 1914-18).

General Comments

See Also: 1782

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FAQ

Where is the U 13 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The U 13 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 29.377 N,1 40.433 E.

How deep is the U 13 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U 13 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 119 meters and is located at coordinates 58 29.377 N,1 40.433 E.

How deep is the seabed around the U 13 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the U 13 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 120 meters deep.

When did the U 13 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The U 13 (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 12, 1914.

When was the wreck of the U 13 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 13 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1914.

What country did the U 13 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The U 13 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 13 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 13 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 644 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 13 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 13 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.