U 778 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 778 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 32.484 N,7 28.772 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.541400
  • Longitude: -7.479533
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 67 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 778
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 54
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 135
Tonnage 871
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0573/46 H0573/46 SUNK IN 553250N, 072915W. (OPERATION DEADLIGHT). H1173/66 20.5.66 H1173/66 20.5.66 EXAM'D IN 553228N, 072843W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 198FT IN GEN DEPTH 215FT. NO SCOUR. POOR SONAR EXCEPT FROM SW. (HMS DALRYMPLE, 7.10.65). H2265/73 13.6.73 H2265/73 13.6.73 INS AS WK 60. NC 2811. H2175/81 12.1.81 H2175/81 12.1.81 EXAM'D 27.11.79 IN 553230N, 072844W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 59 IN GEN DEPTH 65MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.5MTRS, LENGTH 75MTRS. LYING UPRIGHT AND INTACT. DEFINITE WK OF A SUBMARINE. (HMS HYDRA, HI 21/79-80). AMEND TO WK 57MTRS. BR STD. 25.4.07 25.4.07 WK LOCATED IN 5532.484N, 0728.772W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 67MTRS. LENGTH 54MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS, HT 4MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). INTACT. LIES 135/315 DEGS. PROBABLY PARTIALLY BURIED. RETAIN WK 59MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/17 2.11.01 HH100/351/17 2.11.01 THIS IS U778. CINC REQUESTED. (I MCCARTNEY). NCA. 8.2.13 8.2.13 NAMED AS U 778. (WARSHIPS, U-BOATS & LINERS - GSI, 2012). CINC DELETED. 25.2.14 SEP 2014/000357199 25.2.14 LEAST DEPTH 60.63MTRS. (GSI). AMEND WK 60MTRS.
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1944 BY KREIGSMARINE-WERFT, WILHELMSHAVEN. SANK WHILE UNDER TOW IN OPERATION DEADLIGHT.

General Comments

UPRIGHT & INTACT, ?PARTIALLY BURIED

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FAQ

Where is the U 778 wreck located?

The U 778 wreck is located at coordinates 55 32.484 N,7 28.772 W.

How deep is the U 778 and where exactly is it located?

The U 778 lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 55 32.484 N,7 28.772 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 778?

The seabed around the U 778 lies at approximately 67 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the U 778 discovered?

The wreck of the U 778 was discovered in 1945.

What country did the U 778 belong to?

The U 778 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 778?

The U 778 had a tonnage of 871 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 778?

The U 778 is classified as a submarine.

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