U 680 (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 680 (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 24.491 N,6 30.011 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.408183
  • Longitude: -6.500183
Wreck Depth 123.23 m
Water Depth 125 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 680 (PROBABLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Sonar Length 76
Shadow Height 4
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 30, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0573/46 6.2.46 H0573/46 6.2.46 SUNK IN 552412N, 062940W. (OPERATION DEADLIGHT). 5.7.57 5.7.57 NOT FOUND DURING SONAR SEARCH. (HMS COOK, 1956). H5251/68 10.5.68 H5251/68 10.5.68 VERY FEW SONAR CONTACTS IN THIS AREA. NO INDICATION OF WKS ON E/S TRACE. (HMS MERMAID, 20.5.68). 6.1.76 6.1.76 WK, 70MTRS LONG AND STANDING 3MTRS HIGH, SHOWN IN 552445.1N, 062732.8W ON SEA TANK CO, NORTH CHANNEL SURVEY, 16.11.75). NCA YET. H4847/75 19.4.77 H4847/75 19.4.77 WK EXAM'D 23.1.77 IN 552429N, 062955W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 122 IN GEN DEPTH 125MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.4MTRS, LENGTH APPROX 76MTRS. LIES N/S IN A LARGE DEPRESSION, RATHER THAN A SCOUR. COULD BE WK OF A SUBMARINE. (HMS HECLA, HI 1/76). INS AS WK 120MTRS. BR STD. 8.10.04 8.10.04 RESEARCH INDICATES THAT THIS IS PROBABLY U 680. (K HEATH, TELECON). RSDRA2025000186042 24.04.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). LEAST M/B DEPTH 123.23MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (AFBI SURVEY, DTD 01.05.2024). RETAIN NDW 120MTRS.
Last Amended Date Apr 24, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED DURING OPERATION DEADLIGHT.

General Comments

LIES IN A DEPRESSION

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FAQ

Where is the U 680 (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The U 680 (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 24.491 N,6 30.011 W.

How deep is the U 680 (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U 680 (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 123.23 meters and is located at coordinates 55 24.491 N,6 30.011 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 680 (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the U 680 (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 125 meters deep.

When did the U 680 (PROBABLY) sink?

The U 680 (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 30, 1945.

When was the wreck of the U 680 (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 680 (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the U 680 (PROBABLY) belong to?

The U 680 (PROBABLY) belonged to DE.

What type of wreck is the U 680 (PROBABLY)?

The U 680 (PROBABLY) is classified as a submarine.

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