U 681 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 681 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 52.479 N,6 38.699 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.874650
  • Longitude: -6.644983
Wreck Depth 90.47 m
Water Depth 95 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 681 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 80.8
Sonar Width 20.1
Shadow Height 4.5
Tonnage 871
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 11, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0113/45 25.3.45 SUNK IN 495300N, 063100W, [ACCURACY DOUBTFUL]. (PLYMOUTH LIST 840/5, 25.3.45). H3943/88 3.11.89 WK EXAM'D 19.8.89 IN 495226N, 063838W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS & HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 89 IN GEN DEPTH 94MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.2MTRS, LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 010/190DEGS. APPARENTLY ON ONE SIDE WITH HIGH POINT AT CENTRE. HULL APPEARS GENERALLY INTACT. (TH, PILOTAGE & MARINE, HI 465). CHART AS WK 89MTRS. NE 2565. SEP 2017/000242097 30.1.18 EXAM'D 18.09.17; WK IN 4952.479N, 0638.699W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 90.47MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 95MTRS, LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HEIGHT 4.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 000/180 DEGS. THE BULK OF THE WRECK IS TOWARDS THE SOUTHERN END OF THE SITE WITH THE NORTHERN HALF BEING LARGELY BROKEN APART. (MMT, HI 1505). AMEND NDW 90MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 30, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED BY USN AIRCRAFT, VPB 103, AFTER BEING WRECKED ON SCILLIES. (GERMAN SUBS. VOL 2). 9.3.44 THOUGHT TO HAVE STRUCK EITHER THE BISHOP ROCK OR THE CREBINICKS ON 9.3.44. BADLY DAMAGED, SHE WAS SIGHTED AND BOMBED BY US LIBERATOR BOMBER. SHE WAS THEN SCUTTLED AND ABANDONED. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS, VOL 3).

General Comments

ON ONE SIDE WITH HULL INTACT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 52.479 N,6 38.699 W
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FAQ

Where is the U 681 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The U 681 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 52.479 N,6 38.699 W.

How deep is the U 681 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U 681 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 90.47 meters and is located at coordinates 49 52.479 N,6 38.699 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 681 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the U 681 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 95 meters deep.

When did the U 681 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The U 681 (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 11, 1945.

When was the wreck of the U 681 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 681 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the U 681 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The U 681 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 681 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 681 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 871 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 681 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 681 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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