U 74 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
U 74 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 9.96 N,1 19.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.166000
  • Longitude: 1.331667
Water Depth 85 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
Tonnage 829
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 27, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 13.12.84 13.12.84 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 112M E BY S 3/4 S OF ABERDEEN. (CLOSE'S NAVAL WAR CHART). 19.5.76 19.5.76 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 571000N, 012000E [EUR]. (DEUTSCHE KRIEGSSCHIFFE). NC 278. 22.1.08 SEP 2008/000007429 22.1.08 U 74 HAS BEEN POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED BY NUMBER ON GUN AS THE WRECK IN 5603.701N, 0229.725E [SEE 2896]. (K HEATH, TELECON 21.1.08) AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM TRAWLERS OKU, RODINO, SEA RANGER & KIMBERLEY. BUILT IN 1915 BY W KAISERL., DANZIG. ALL 34 CREW LOST. OTHER DETAILS AS ABOVE. (DEUTSCHE KRIEGSSCHIFFE)

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FAQ

Where is the U 74 wreck located?

The U 74 wreck is located at coordinates 57 9.96 N,1 19.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the U 74?

The seabed around the U 74 lies at approximately 85 meters deep.

When did the U 74 sink?

The U 74 sank on May 27, 1916.

When was the wreck of the U 74 discovered?

The wreck of the U 74 was discovered in 1916.

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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