U 53 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 53 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 49.976 N,2 28.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.832933
  • Longitude: -2.468333
Water Depth 73 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 53
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 66.4 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 857
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 23, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source other
Surveying Details POSN 585000N, 025800W PLOTS ON S RONALDSAY IN ORKNEYS. THIS SUBMARINE WAS SUNK OFF THE ORKNEYS BUT THIS IS THE ONLY AVAILABLE POSN FOR IT. (HYDRO). 2.9.92 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 585000N, 022800W. (GERMAN, JAPANESE & ITALIAN SUBMARINE LOSSES WW2 - NAVY DEPT, USA). PLOTS IN 73MTRS. AMEND POSN. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

DEPTH CHARGED BY HMS GURKHA. (HYDRO & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). 21.2.40 DEPTH CHARGED BY FRENCH DESTROYER FANTASQUE IN N ATLANTIC ON 21.2.40. (GERMAN SUBMARINES VOL.1). 21.2.40 DEPTH CHARGED BY HMS DIANA ON 21.2.40. (GERMAN, JAPANESE, & ITALIAN SUBMARINE LOSSES WW2 - NAVY DEPT, USA).

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FAQ

Where is the U 53 wreck located?

The U 53 wreck is located at coordinates 58 49.976 N,2 28.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 53?

The seabed around the U 53 lies at approximately 73 meters deep.

When did the U 53 sink?

The U 53 sank on Feb 23, 1940.

When was the wreck of the U 53 discovered?

The wreck of the U 53 was discovered in 1940.

What country did the U 53 belong to?

The U 53 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 53?

The U 53 had a tonnage of 857 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 53?

The U 53 is classified as a submarine.

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