Where is the U 218 wreck located?

The U 218 wreck is located at coordinates 55 29.974 N,7 25.947 W.

How deep is the U 218 and where exactly is it located?

The U 218 lies at a depth of about 52 meters and is located at coordinates 55 29.974 N,7 25.947 W.

The seabed around the U 218 lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

The wreck of the U 218 was discovered in 1946.

The U 218 is classified as a submarine.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	non-dangerous wreck
U 218 Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	55 29.974 N,7 25.947 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 55.499567 Longitude: -7.432450
Wreck Depth	52 m
Water Depth	57 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	U 218
Type	submarine
Flag	DE
Sonar Length	65
Sonar Width	7
Shadow Height	3.9
Orientation	160
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year	1946
Last Detection Year	2005
Original Source	other
Surveying Details	H0573/46 H0573/46 ONE U-BOAT SUNK IN 553032N, 072709W. (OPERATION DEADLIGHT). H2265/73 13.6.73 H2265/73 13.6.73 INS AS USC 60MTRS. NC 2811. 16.6.77 16.6.77 AMEND TO USC 45MTRS. NC 2811. H2175/81 12.1.81 H2175/81 12.1.81 EXAM'D 28.11.79 IN 552959N, 072553W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49 IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. DCS3 HT 6MTRS, LENGTH 75MTRS. LYING 135/315 DEGS. DISTINCT WK OF SUBMARINE. UPRIGHT. (HMS HYDRA, HI 21/79-80). BR STD. 27.4.07 27.4.07 WK OF U218 LOCATED IN 5529.974N, 0725.947W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 3.9MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 160/340 DEGS. INTACT. SCOUR ALONG BOTH SIDES. AMEND WK 52MTRS. BR STD. 25.2.14 SEP 2014/000357199 25.2.14 LEAST DEPTH 52.93MTRS. (GSI). RETAIN WK 52MTRS.
Last Amended Date	Feb 25, 2014

SCUTTLED IN OPERATION DEADLIGHT.

INTACT & UPRIGHT, SCOUR ALONG BOTH SIDES

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 29.974 N,7 25.947 W

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