U 58 (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 58 (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 36.34 N,8 9.899 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.605667
  • Longitude: -8.164983
Wreck Depth 71.35 m
Water Depth 77 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 58 (PROBABLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.4 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 3.8
Sonar Length 61.5
Sonar Width 7.3
Shadow Height 5.66
Orientation 280
Tonnage 950
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 17, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Surveying Details 6.6.69 DEPTH CHARGED BY US DESTROYERS FANNING AND NICOLSON IN 513200N, 052100W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. N/HO/940/12/69 10.2.70 ALTERNATIVE POSN OF SINKING GIVEN AS 513700N, 081200W. (NHB, 22.1.70). NCA. H5001/72 3.7.79 NOTHING FOUND IN 513200N, 052100W DURING DCS3 300MTR RANGE AREA SEARCH. (HMS HECATE HI 33A/78). AMEND TO ALTERNATIVE POSN. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. HH100/351/20 21.8.03 WK LOCATED IN 5140.63N, 0803.07W [WGD] AND IDENTIFIED AS A SUBMARINE, POSSIBLY U-58. (M DENNEHY, FAX DTD 4.2.03). SEE ALSO [62757]. RECORD AMENDED TO U-58 (POSSIBLY). 30.11.10 EXAM'D 8.8.10 IN 5136.3386N, 0809.8920W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 71.5 IN GEN DEPTH 77.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 64.5MTRS, WIDTH 7.5MTRS, HT 6.0MTRS. LIES 078/258 DEGS WITH BOWS ENE. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEBRIS FIELD WITHIN 100MTRS OF WK. INTACT, UPRIGHT. NETS/ROPES NOTED DURING ROV INSPECTION. (SV CELTIC EXPLORER, KINSALE GAS STORAGE PROJECT, VIA T FUREY, INFOMAR PROG MANAGER, MARINE INSTITUTE OF IRELAND, EMAIL DTD 19.11.10). INS AS WK 71MTRS. - NM 6277/10. 18.7.12 WK IN 5136.336N, 0809.888W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 77.5MTRS. LENGTH 60.7MTRS, WIDTH 8.4MTRS. (IRISH WKS LIST). AMEND WK 77MTRS. BR STD. RSDRA2024000158391 17.06.24 EXAM'D 22/5/2024: WK LOCATED IN 5136.340N, 0809.899W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 71.35MTRS, GEN DEPTH 77MTRS. LENGTH 61.5MTRS, WIDTH 7.3MTRS, HT 5.66MTRS, ORIENTATION 280/080DEGS. MAIN STRUCTURE OF WK VISIBLE, WITH CONNING TOWER SHOWING WK IS SITTING UPRIGHT ON ITS KEEL. (RV KEARY H525 INVESTIGATION). AMEND NDW 71MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jun 19, 2024

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1916 BY A G WESER, BREMEN. DEPTH CHARGED BY US ESCORT DESTROYERS 'FANNING' AND 'NICOLSON'. SURFACED BUT 2 OF 38 CREW, WHO WERE SETTING EXPLOSIVE SCUTTLING CHARGES, WERE LOST WHEN CHARGES DETONATED & SUBMARINE PLUNGED TO SEABED. DIFFERING ACCOUNTS OF WHERE ACTION TOOK PLACE, ONE BEING 11M SW OF ST ANNE'S HD, PEMBROKESHIRE. (SIBI)

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FAQ

Where is the U 58 (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The U 58 (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 36.34 N,8 9.899 W.

How deep is the U 58 (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U 58 (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 71.35 meters and is located at coordinates 51 36.34 N,8 9.899 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 58 (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the U 58 (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 77 meters deep.

When did the U 58 (PROBABLY) sink?

The U 58 (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 17, 1917.

When was the wreck of the U 58 (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 58 (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1970.

What country did the U 58 (PROBABLY) belong to?

The U 58 (PROBABLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 58 (PROBABLY)?

The U 58 (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 950 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 58 (PROBABLY)?

The U 58 (PROBABLY) is classified as a submarine.

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