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
  • Latitude: 58.657667
  • Longitude: -0.335000
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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FAQ

Where is the U 63 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The U 63 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 39.46 N,0 20.1 W.

How deep is the U 63 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U 63 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 104 meters and is located at coordinates 58 39.46 N,0 20.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 63 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the U 63 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 120 meters deep.

When did the U 63 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The U 63 (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 25, 1940.

When was the wreck of the U 63 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 63 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1957.

What country did the U 63 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The U 63 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 63 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 63 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 341 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 63 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 63 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.