U 69 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 69 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 26.287 N,1 35.8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.438117
  • Longitude: 1.596667
Wreck Depth 99 m
Water Depth 110 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 69
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 69.5 m
Width 6.4 m
Orientation 135
Tonnage 933
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 12, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source other
Surveying Details 26.6.74 SUNK IN POSN 602500N, 013200E. (U-BOAT INTELLIGENCE, E GILES). H4502/75 7.7.76 WK LOCATED IN 602613N, 013520E [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH BY SONAR SHADOW 99 IN GEN DEPTH 110MTRS. LENGTH 63MTRS. LIES NW/SE. POSSIBLE SUBMARINE. (HMS FOX, ROS DTD 17.5.76). H4502/75 5.4.78 POSN ADJUSTED TO 602618.98N, 013554.49E [EUR]. MS1. U69 IN POSN 602500N, 013200E. (E GILES, AUG 1978). NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 18, 2003

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY HMS PATRIOT.

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FAQ

Where is the U 69 wreck located?

The U 69 wreck is located at coordinates 60 26.287 N,1 35.8 E.

How deep is the U 69 and where exactly is it located?

The U 69 lies at a depth of about 99 meters and is located at coordinates 60 26.287 N,1 35.8 E.

How deep is the seabed around the U 69?

The seabed around the U 69 lies at approximately 110 meters deep.

When did the U 69 sink?

The U 69 sank on Jul 12, 1917.

When was the wreck of the U 69 discovered?

The wreck of the U 69 was discovered in 1917.

What country did the U 69 belong to?

The U 69 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 69?

The U 69 had a tonnage of 933 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 69?

The U 69 is classified as a submarine.

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