U 281 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 281 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 35.468 N,7 41.47 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.591133
  • Longitude: -7.691167
Wreck Depth 64 m
Water Depth 67 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 281
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 50
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 4.3
Orientation 16
Tonnage 871
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0573/46 H0573/46 SUNK IN 553700N, 073830W. (OPERATION DEADLIGHT). H2265/73 13.6.73 H2265/73 13.6.73 INS AS USC 55MTRS. NC 2811. 21.10.76 21.10.76 AMEND TO USC 50MTRS. NC 1770. H2175/81 8.1.81 H2175/81 8.1.81 EXAM'D 24.3.80 IN 553528N, 074125W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 63 IN GEN DEPTH 68 MTRS. DCS3 HT 3 MTRS, LENGTH 63 MTRS. LYING 020/200 DEG. WELL DEFINED CONTACT. (HMS HYDRA HI 21/79-80). BR STD. H5224/80 4.8.81 H5224/80 4.8.81 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (HMS HYDRA, 19.5.81). BR STD. HH091/125/01 23.5.06 HH091/125/01 23.5.06 EXAM'D 14.12.05 IN 5535.4662N, 0741.4703W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 63.63 IN GEN DEPTH 67MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 4.3MTRS. LIES 016/196 DEGS. INTACT, PROBABLY UPRIGHT. (HMS ECHO, HI 1125). RETAIN WK 63MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 24.4.07 24.4.07 WK LOCATED IN 5535.468N, 0741.470W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 67MTRS. LENGTH 41MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 3.2MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 020/200 DEGS. INTACT. SCOUR TO E AND S. NCA. HH100/351/17 2.11.01 HH100/351/17 2.11.01 THIS IS PROBABLY U 281. CINC REQUESTED. (I MCCARTNEY). NCA. 8.2.13 8.2.13 NAMED AS U 281. (WARSHIPS, U-BOATS & LINERS - GSI, 2012). CINC DELETED. 25.2.14 SEP 2014/000357199 25.2.14 LEAST DEPTH 64.39MTRS. (GSI). AMEND WK 64MTRS.
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2014

Circumstances of loss

A TYPE VIIC BOAT. BUILT IN 1943 BY BREMER VULKAN IN VEGESACK. SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF POLISH DESTROYER BLYSKAWICA IN OPERATION DEADLIGHT.

General Comments

INTACT, PROBABLY UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the U 281 wreck located?

The U 281 wreck is located at coordinates 55 35.468 N,7 41.47 W.

How deep is the U 281 and where exactly is it located?

The U 281 lies at a depth of about 64 meters and is located at coordinates 55 35.468 N,7 41.47 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 281?

The seabed around the U 281 lies at approximately 67 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the U 281 discovered?

The wreck of the U 281 was discovered in 1946.

What country did the U 281 belong to?

The U 281 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 281?

The U 281 had a tonnage of 871 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 281?

The U 281 is classified as a submarine.

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