U 776 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 776 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 8.535 N,5 30.644 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.142250
  • Longitude: -5.510733
Wreck Depth 91.82 m
Water Depth 95 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 776
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 60.81
Sonar Width 6.05
Shadow Height 4.07
Orientation 14
Tonnage 769
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 3, 1945
Scour Dimensions 064.2,027.2,002.2,151
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0573/46 ONE U-BOAT SUNK IN 550804N, 053001W. (OPERATION DEADLIGHT, 35) 18.8.53 INS NDW ON NC F6629 ONLY. H5250/68 17.7.68 NOT LOCATED. (HMS MERMAID, 1967). H7551/68 17.1.68 NOT LOCATED WITHIN 2000FT OF THE REPORTED POSN. (HMS HYDRA, HI 27/68). H3671/72 21.7.72 WK OF SUBMARINE LOCATED IN 550832N, 053036W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 93MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 97MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HN). H3671/72 20.2.73 LOCATED USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH 92.8 IN GEN DEPTH 97-99MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP. LENGTH 190FT. LIES 012/192 DEG. (HMS FOX). BR STD. H3671/73 28.2.73 INS AS WK LEAST DEPTH 51FMS [93MTRS] IN 550832N, 053036W. BA 2199, 2144 & NE 8974. H2265/73 13.6.73 AMEND TO WK 93MTRS. NC 2199. H5982/82 4.11.82 WK SHOWN IN 550801N, 053003W ON KINGFISHER TRAWLING PLOTS - A-PLOT 3, [1982]. SEP 2021/000322449 22.12.21 EXAM�D 16.5.21 IN 5508.535N, 0530.644W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 91.82MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 95MTRS. LENGTH 60.81MTRS, WIDTH 6.05MTRS, HT 4.07MTRS. ORIENTATION 014/194 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 64.2MTRS, WIDTH 27.2MTRS, 2.2MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 151 DEGS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1718). INTACT. AMEND NDW 91MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Dec 22, 2021

Circumstances of loss

3.12.45 SCUTTLED IN OPERATION DEADLIGHT, AFTER ARMISTICE ON 3.12.45.

General Comments

INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the U 776 wreck located?

The U 776 wreck is located at coordinates 55 8.535 N,5 30.644 W.

How deep is the U 776 and where exactly is it located?

The U 776 lies at a depth of about 91.82 meters and is located at coordinates 55 8.535 N,5 30.644 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 776?

The seabed around the U 776 lies at approximately 95 meters deep.

When did the U 776 sink?

The U 776 sank on Dec 3, 1945.

When was the wreck of the U 776 discovered?

The wreck of the U 776 was discovered in 1945.

What country did the U 776 belong to?

The U 776 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 776?

The U 776 had a tonnage of 769 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 776?

The U 776 is classified as a submarine.

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