U 49 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 49 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 0.02 N,11 0.04 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.000333
  • Longitude: -11.000667
Water Depth 134 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 49
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 64.9 m
Width 6.1 m
Tonnage 940
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 11, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Original Source other
Surveying Details 26.6.74 POSN GIVEN AS 461700N, 144200W(?). NCA. (U-BOAT INTELLIGENCE, E GILES).
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

RAMMED THEN SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM SS BRITISH TRANSPORT.

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FAQ

Where is the U 49 wreck located?

The U 49 wreck is located at coordinates 52 0.02 N,11 0.04 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 49?

The seabed around the U 49 lies at approximately 134 meters deep.

When did the U 49 sink?

The U 49 sank on Sep 11, 1917.

When was the wreck of the U 49 discovered?

The wreck of the U 49 was discovered in 1917.

What country did the U 49 belong to?

The U 49 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 49?

The U 49 had a tonnage of 940 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 49?

The U 49 is classified as a submarine.

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