U 214 (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 214 (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 55.435 N,3 31.85 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.923917
  • Longitude: -3.530833
Wreck Depth 62 m
Water Depth 68 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 214 (PROBABLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 76.8 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 71
Sonar Width 6.5
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 90
Tonnage 1080
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 26, 1944
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details SUNK IN APPROX 495800N, 033000W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H0113/45 H0113/45 WK OF U-BOAT IN 495530N, 033100W, APPROX. (C-IN-C PLYMOUTH, SONAR CONTACT PL 89). NCA. H3110/72 9.1.73 H3110/72 9.1.73 NO TRACE BY SONAR OR E/S BUT SMALL ROCKY SHOAL OF 59MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 67MTRS ABOUT 1000 METRES SW OF 495530N, 033100W. (HMS HECATE, 1972). NCA. H1310/85 11.6.85 H1310/85 & H1270/84 11.6.85 WK IN 495530N, 033145W [OGB] USING DECCA. (C WILLIAMS, CHART LOANED 6.6.85). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. HH091/059/01 19.4.05 HH091/059/01 19.4.05 EXAM'D 5.7.04 IN 4955.435N, 0331.850W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 62.3 IN GEN DEPTH 68.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 71MTRS, WIDTH 6.5MTRS, HT 6MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 62MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 19, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1940-41 BY F KRUPP GERMANIAWERFT AG, KEIL. A TYPE VIID BOAT. OIL ENGINES OF 3200 BHP FOR 16.7 KNOTS SURFACED, MOTORS OF 750 BHP FOR 7.3 KNOTS SUBMERGED. 14 TORPEDOES FOR 4 BOW TUBES, 1 STERN. 15 MUNES. SUNK BY DEPTH CHARGES DROPPED BY HMS COOKE. ALL HANDS LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the U 214 (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The U 214 (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 55.435 N,3 31.85 W.

How deep is the U 214 (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U 214 (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 62 meters and is located at coordinates 49 55.435 N,3 31.85 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 214 (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the U 214 (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 68 meters deep.

When did the U 214 (PROBABLY) sink?

The U 214 (PROBABLY) sank on Jul 26, 1944.

When was the wreck of the U 214 (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 214 (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the U 214 (PROBABLY) belong to?

The U 214 (PROBABLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 214 (PROBABLY)?

The U 214 (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1080 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 214 (PROBABLY)?

The U 214 (PROBABLY) is classified as a submarine.

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