U 672 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 672 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 2.742 N,2 1.383 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.045700
  • Longitude: -2.023050
Wreck Depth 54 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 672 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 33
Shadow Height 6.8
Orientation 90
Tonnage 871
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 18, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source other
Surveying Details PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT TO BE 'UFFE'. SEE [60008]. HH090/533/01 24.2.92 EXAM'D 22.10.91 IN 500244.5N, 020123W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 54 IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.8MTRS, LENGTH 33MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEG WITH CENTRAL HIGH POINT. LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 533). AMEND TO WK 54MTRS. - NM 783/92. HH100/351/14 4.6.99 WK DIVED ON 1.6.99 AND CONFIRMED TO BE A GERMAN SUBMARINE. THIS COULD POSSIBLY BE U 672. THE SINKING CIRCUMSTANCES OF THIS VESSEL WERE SUCH THAT ITS LOCATION SOME DISTANCE FROM WHERE IS WAS ATTACKED WOULD NOT BE SURPRISING. (I MCCARTNEY, FAX DTD 3.6.99). NCA. 25.6.99 IDENTITY TO BE CINC. (I MCCARTNEY, TELECON 25.6.99). AMENDED TO CINC. NCA.
Last Amended Date May 10, 2013

Circumstances of loss

DEPTH CHARGED AND SUNK BY HMS BALFOUR 32 MILES S OF PORTLAND BILL. (GERMAN SUBMARINES 1).

General Comments

INTACT, CENTRAL HIGH POINT

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FAQ

Where is the U 672 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The U 672 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 2.742 N,2 1.383 W.

How deep is the U 672 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U 672 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 54 meters and is located at coordinates 50 2.742 N,2 1.383 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 672 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the U 672 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the U 672 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The U 672 (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 18, 1944.

When was the wreck of the U 672 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 672 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the U 672 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The U 672 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 672 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 672 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 871 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 672 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 672 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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