U 66 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 66 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 59.96 N,1 59.91 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.999333
  • Longitude: 1.998500
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 66
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 69.5 m
Width 6.4 m
Tonnage 933
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 2, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

2.10.1917 SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM BRITISH DESTROYER ON 2.10.1917.

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FAQ

Where is the U 66 wreck located?

The U 66 wreck is located at coordinates 54 59.96 N,1 59.91 E.

How deep is the seabed around the U 66?

The seabed around the U 66 lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the U 66 sink?

The U 66 sank on Oct 2, 1917.

When was the wreck of the U 66 discovered?

The wreck of the U 66 was discovered in 1917.

What country did the U 66 belong to?

The U 66 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 66?

The U 66 had a tonnage of 933 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 66?

The U 66 is classified as a submarine.

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