U 245 (Probably) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
U 245 (probably) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
55 25.798 N,6 19.857 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 119 m |
| Water Depth | 120 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | U 245 (PROBABLY) |
| Type | submarine |
| Flag | DE |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year | 1945 |
| Last Detection Year | 1968 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | H573/46 SUNK IN 552500N, 061910W. (OPERATION DEADLIGHT). 5.7.57 NOT FOUND BY ASDIC SWEEP. (HMS COOK, 1956). H5251/68 10.6.68 NO SONAR CONTACTS IN AREA OF 552500N, 061910W BUT POSSIBLE WRECK AT 65FMS IN 552548N, 061948W. MAY BE U-BOAT IN FORMER POSN. (HMS MERMAID, ROS DTD 20.5.68). BR STD. H2265/73 13.6.73 AMEND TO WK 119MTRS. NC 2798. 8.10.04 RESEARCH INDICATES THAT THIS IS PROBABLY U 245. (K HEATH, TELECON). NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 14, 1978 |
Circumstances of loss
SUNK DURING OPERATION DEADLIGHT.
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