U 608 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 608 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 51.94 N,3 8.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.865667
  • Longitude: -3.134667
Wreck Depth 65 m
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 608
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.6
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 19, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Surveying Details 7.8.69 NDW IN 465200N, 030800W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 17.12.81 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 6789 [1981 EDN]. 12.12.84 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 6990 [1984 EDN]. 20.2.89 POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. USC 65MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 77MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987). NC 2646. 29.7.08 BA 2646 [DEC 00' EDN] SHOWS WK USC 65MTRS PA. AMENDED TO PD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 31, 2017

Circumstances of loss

DEPTH CHARGED BY HMS 'WREN' & RAF 53 SQUADRON. (GERMAN SUBMARINE VOL.1).

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FAQ

Where is the U 608 wreck located?

The U 608 wreck is located at coordinates 46 51.94 N,3 8.08 W.

How deep is the U 608 and where exactly is it located?

The U 608 lies at a depth of about 65 meters and is located at coordinates 46 51.94 N,3 8.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 608?

The seabed around the U 608 lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the U 608 sink?

The U 608 sank on Aug 19, 1944.

When was the wreck of the U 608 discovered?

The wreck of the U 608 was discovered in 1944.

What country did the U 608 belong to?

The U 608 belonged to DE.

What type of wreck is the U 608?

The U 608 is classified as a submarine.

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