U 275 (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 275 (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 36.308 N,0 3.059 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.605133
  • Longitude: 0.050983
Wreck Depth 48.91 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 275 (PROBABLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 63
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 85
Tonnage 871
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 10, 1945
Bottom Texture 4,17,17
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Feb 3, 2016

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck of German submarine U-275 lies at coordinates 50 36.308 N, 0 3.059 E in a general seabed depth of 52.4 meters. The largely intact submarine wreck is partially buried, oriented in an east to west direction with the bow facing west and a 30-degree list to port. Recent hydrographic surveys record the least multibeam depth over the wreck at 48.91 meters, with a structural length of 63 meters, a beam width of 10 meters, and a height of 3.5 meters above the seabed, producing a strong magnetic anomaly.

Surveying Details

H1697/45 29.10.45 LOCATED 14.9.45 IN 503624N, 000257E. LIES WSW/ENE. (CSO VERNON, 19.4.45). 22.11.45 U BOAT LOCATED AUG 1945 IN 503545N, 000136E BY HMS HEADINGHAM CASTLE DURING TRIALS OF EXPERIMENTAL GEAR. LENGTH 240FT, HEIGHT 20FT. ORIENTATED 165/345DEGS. (CAPT A/S ESTABLISHMENT, FAIRLIE 22.9.45). 23.6.69 U-275 WAS MINED IN APPROXIMATE POSN 503600N, 000400E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 14.7.71 INS AS USC 28MTRS. NC 536. 8.1.79 AMEND TO USC 38MTRS. NE 1652. H1965/76 27.11.80 EXAM'D 16.5.80 IN 503618N,000313E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR. HYDROSEARCH LENGTH 70MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS, HT 5.5MTRS. LYING 083/263DEGS. POSSIBLY A SUBMARINE. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77) AMEND TO WK 50MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/05 26.6.92 LOCATED IN 503606.5N, 000307E [OGB] USING DECCA. (C MARTIN, 13.4.92). 3.9.13 DIVED 29.8.13 IN 5036.309N, 0003.045E [WGD] USING GPS. DEPTH TO WK 54MTRS, TO SEABED 57MTRS WITH 2.5MTRS OF TIDE. LIES APPROX E/W WITH BOWS W AND 30 DEG LIST TO PORT. (D RONNAN, EMAIL DTD 2.9.13). RETAIN WK 50MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2015/000083466 3.2.16 EXAM'D 15.07.15 IN 5036.308N, 0003.059E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 48.91MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 52.41MTRS. NO SCOUR, LENGTH 63MTRS, HT 3.5MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LARGELY INTACT WK AND PARTIALLY BURIED, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1477). AMEND NDW 48MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

General Comments

BOWS W WITH 30 DEGS LIST TO PORT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 36.308 N,0 3.059 E
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FAQ

Where is the U 275 (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The U 275 (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 36.308 N,0 3.059 E.

How deep is the U 275 (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U 275 (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 48.91 meters and is located at coordinates 50 36.308 N,0 3.059 E.

How deep is the seabed around the U 275 (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the U 275 (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the U 275 (PROBABLY) sink?

The U 275 (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 10, 1945.

When was the wreck of the U 275 (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 275 (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the U 275 (PROBABLY) belong to?

The U 275 (PROBABLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 275 (PROBABLY)?

The U 275 (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 871 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 275 (PROBABLY)?

The U 275 (PROBABLY) is classified as a submarine.

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