U 61 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 61 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 49.705 N,5 31.6 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.828417
  • Longitude: -5.526667
Wreck Depth 59 m
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 61 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.4 m
Sonar Length 48
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 4.3
Orientation 94
Tonnage 960
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 26, 1918
Bottom Texture Gravel
Scour Dimensions 0022.0,,001.4,170
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Surveying Details SUNK IN 514800N, 053200W. (DER KRIEG ZUR SEE). H0109/45 H0109/45 NSC IN 515000N,053130W. (W APPS LIST WAGE 524). 1.3.45 1.3.45 NSC IN 515000N,053130W. ACCURATE POSN TO WITHIN 200YDS. LENGTH 170FT, HEIGHT 44FT. ROCK. (AUBD 319/17, EG 5). H5001/72 21.11.80 H5001/72 21.11.80 WK EXAM'D 3.10.78 IN 514942N, 053133W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 58.6 IN GEN DEPTH 65MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.8MTRS. LYING 060/240DEG APPROX. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 71B/78). INS AS WK 57MTRS. BR STD. 22.11.01 22.11.01 [EUT] POSN: 5149.725N, 0531.612W. NE 1478. 22.9.04 22.9.04 HAD TWO DECK GUNS, A 105MM ON THE FOREDECK AND AN 88MM AFT BEHIND THE CONNING TOWER. (R YOUNG). NCA. 22.2.13 22.2.13 EXAM'D 6.7.13 IN 5149.705N, 0531.600W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 61.01 IN GEN DEPTH 64.4MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 59.64MTRS. SCOUR 1.4MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 35MTRS TO THE SE. HT 2.0MTRS. (EMU, HI 1365). LIES APPROX 095/275 DEGS. PROBABLY UPRIGHT, BOWS E WITH BOWS BURIED. AMEND WK 59MTRS IN REVISED POSN. 2.4.13 2.4.13 LEAST DEPTH 59.55MTRS. LENGTH 48MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 4.3MTRS. (EMU, HI 1365, REPLY TO APPRAISAL). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 22, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1916 BY A G WESER, BREMEN, WITH OIL ENGINES OF 2400HP, TWIN SCREW. SUNK DURING DEPTH CHARGE ATTACK FROM HMS PC 51.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, ?BOWS E, ?INTACT WITH BOWS BURIED

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FAQ

Where is the U 61 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The U 61 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 49.705 N,5 31.6 W.

How deep is the U 61 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U 61 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 59 meters and is located at coordinates 51 49.705 N,5 31.6 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 61 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the U 61 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the U 61 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The U 61 (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 26, 1918.

When was the wreck of the U 61 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 61 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the U 61 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The U 61 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 61 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 61 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 960 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 61 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 61 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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