U 149 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 149 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 38.566 N,8 3.608 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.642767
  • Longitude: -8.060133
Wreck Depth 80 m
Water Depth 83 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 149
Type submarine
Sonar Length 20
Sonar Width 4.5
Shadow Height 3.3
Orientation 135
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1946
Original Detection Year 1995
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details HH292/550/02 22.12.95 HH292/550/02 22.12.95 WRECK OF U-BOAT POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED BY SIDE SCAN SONAR AND UNDERWATER CAMERA IN 553833.5N, 080336.5W [WGD]. (IRISH NAVAL SERVICE, HN DTD 7.12.95). HH292/550/02 3.1.96 HH292/550/02 3.1.96 WK LIES ON ITS SIDE WITH A HEIGHT ABOVE THE ROCKY SEABED OF 6MTRS IN A GENERAL DEPTH OF 69MTRS. INS AS WK 63MTRS IN 553834N, 080333W [OGB]. - NM 326/96. 31.7.01 31.7.01 THIS IS THE WK OF U 149. SUNK BY GUNFIRE AFTER BREAKING HER TOW. (K HEATH, TELCON). NCA. 23.4.07 23.4.07 LOCATED IN 5538.566N, 0803.608W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 83MTRS. LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 4.5MTRS, HT 3.3MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 135/315 DEGS. INTACT. AMEND WK 78MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 25.2.14 SEP 2014/000357199 25.2.14 LEAST DEPTH 80.40MTRS. (GSI).
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2014

Circumstances of loss

19.10.40 LAUNCHED 19.10.40. SURRENDERED AT WILHEMSHAVEN 5.45. SUNK DURING OPERATION DEADLIGHT. BROKE HER TOW AND WAS SUNK BY GUNFIRE.

General Comments

INTACT, SLIGHT SCOUR ALL AROUND

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FAQ

Where is the U 149 wreck located?

The U 149 wreck is located at coordinates 55 38.566 N,8 3.608 W.

How deep is the U 149 and where exactly is it located?

The U 149 lies at a depth of about 80 meters and is located at coordinates 55 38.566 N,8 3.608 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 149?

The seabed around the U 149 lies at approximately 83 meters deep.

When did the U 149 sink?

The U 149 sank on Jan 1, 1946.

When was the wreck of the U 149 discovered?

The wreck of the U 149 was discovered in 1995.

What type of wreck is the U 149?

The U 149 is classified as a submarine.

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