U 74 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 74 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 3.701 N,2 29.725 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.061683
  • Longitude: -2.495417
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 74
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 56.8 m
Width 5.9 m
Draught 4.8
Sonar Length 35
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 10
Tonnage 829
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 17, 1916
Original Detection Year 1960
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H2618/60 29.7.60 H2618/60 29.7.60 NSC E/S TRACE OBTAINED CLOSE NE OF 560415N, 023330W. (HMS SCOTT, 1959). NCA. 6.2.70 6.2.70 REPORTED AS A BROKEN UP WK LYING IN APPROX 25FMS AND STANDING ABOUT 18FT OFF THE SEABED. (J BUTLER, BSAC MUSSELBURGH, 30.1.70). H454/67 5.5.77 H454/67 LOCAL FISHERMEN REPORT WK, KNOWN AS DREDGER, IN 560350N, 022931W. POSN BY DECCA. (DUNBAR CG, HN 5.5.77). H454/67 24.5.77 H454/67 24.5.77 INS AS WK USC PA 30MTRS IN 560350N, 022930W. BR STD. H4818/75 3.8.77 H4818/75 3.8.77 EXAMINED 26.3.77 IN 560343N, 022938W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. NOT FOUND BY E/S BUT DCS3 HT 5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP. LENGTH 30MTRS APPROX. LIES NNE/SSW. ORIGINALLY THOUGHT TO BE BOTTOM CONTACT, BUT SURVEY RECORDS RE-EXAMINED ON RECEIPT OF LOCAL INFO. REGARDING SUNKEN DREDGER NEAR THIS POSN. (HMS FOX, HI 34B/77). AMEND TO USC 34MTRS BR STD. HH100/351/07 3.9.93 HH100/351/07 3.9.93 WK IN 560343N, 022938W IS A GERMAN SUBMARINE OF WW1 VINTAGE. THOUGHT TO A UE CLASS MINELAYER - POSSIBLY EITHER U 75 OR U 78. LIES WELL SUNK INTO SEABED BUT WITH BOW SHOWING WELL CLEAR. (I G WHITTAKER, 1.9.93). HH100/351/08 20.7.94 HH100/351/08 20.7.94 WRECK IS PROBABLY U77 (UE-1 CLASS MINELAYER). LOCATED IN 560341N, 022942W [WGD]. LEAST DEPTH BY DIVE COMPUTER 40 IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. NO SCOUR. BOWS ANGLED UPRIGHT COMPLETE WITH WOODEN DECK. HYDROPLANES AT HARD DIVE POSN. PERISCOPES FULLY EXTENDED AND BENT BACK. ALL HATCHES CLOSED. ELEVATED GUN AFT OF CONNING TOWER. STERN BURIED IN SEA BED. DAMAGE ACROSS HULL SUGGESTS RAMMING WAS CAUSE OF SINKING. 88MM DECK GUN MANUFACTURED BY KRUPP, NUMBER 1710. (LETTERS, G WADSWORTH & V J FOX). HH091/051/01 16.1.04 HH091/051/01 16.1.04 EXAMINED 17.10.03 IN 5603.701N, 0229.725W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35.1 IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 35MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. DCS3 HT 4MTRS. LIES 101/190DEGS. INTACT. (NP 1008, HI 1051). AMEND WK 35MTRS. BR STD. 22.1.08 22.1.08 POSTIVELY IDENTIFIED FROM FIELD NUMBER ON GUN AS U 74. (K HEATH, TELECON 21.1.08) 22.9.10 22.9.10 HIGHEST POINT OF THE WK IS THE BULBOUS BOW AT 42MTRS. TRAWL NET CAUGHT ON BOW. STERN BURIED IN BANK OF SILT. DIAGRAM & PHOTOS. (DIVER MAGAZINE OCT '10)
Last Amended Date Jan 16, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1915 BY W KAISERL., DANZIG AS TYPE UE 1 MINELAYER. REPORTED AS MISSING AFTER BEING SENT TO LAY MINES AND RETURN IN TO BASE. DID NOT RETURN OR SEND ANY REPORT. THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN SUNK BY OWN MINES. (K HEATH) STATED TO HAVE BEEN SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM 4 RN TRAWLERS WHILE LAYING A MINEFIELD. (DIVER MAGAZINE OCT '10)

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, STERN BURIED

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FAQ

Where is the U 74 wreck located?

The U 74 wreck is located at coordinates 56 3.701 N,2 29.725 W.

How deep is the U 74 and where exactly is it located?

The U 74 lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 56 3.701 N,2 29.725 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 74?

The seabed around the U 74 lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the U 74 sink?

The U 74 sank on May 17, 1916.

When was the wreck of the U 74 discovered?

The wreck of the U 74 was discovered in 1960.

What country did the U 74 belong to?

The U 74 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 74?

The U 74 had a tonnage of 829 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 74?

The U 74 is classified as a submarine.

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