U 63 (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
U 63 (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
58 39.46 N,0 20.1 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 104 m |
| Water Depth | 120 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | U 63 (POSSIBLY) |
| Type | submarine |
| Flag | DE |
| Length | 43.9 m |
| Width | 4.3 m |
| Draught | 4 |
| Tonnage | 341 |
| Tonnage Type | displacement |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Feb 25, 1940 |
| Original Detection Year | 1957 |
| Last Detection Year | 1978 |
| Original Source | unknown |
| Surveying Details | H03179/57 5.6.57 NDW IN 583930N, 002000W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 22.8.73 INS AS NDW IN 583930N, 002000W [EUR]. NC 2182C. 27.9.78 AMENDED TO WK USC PA 104 MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 1942. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 29, 1999 |
Circumstances of loss
SUNK BY DESTROYERS HMS ESCORT, HMS INGLEFIELD, HMS IMOGEN & HM SUB NARWHAL BY DEPTH CHARGES.
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