U 92 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 92 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 8.318 N,1 55.409 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.138633
  • Longitude: -1.923483
Wreck Depth 71 m
Water Depth 78 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 92
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 65.8 m
Width 6.1 m
Sonar Length 62
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 6.3
Orientation 9
Tonnage 998
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 9, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2006
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details 18.10.06 WK EXAM'D 23.6.06 IN 5908.6360N, 0230.2602W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 66.18 IN GEN DEPTH 72.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 62MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 6.3MTRS. LIES 009/189 DEGS WITH BOWS N. A SUBMARINE, UPRIGHT AND INTACT. SAND PLUME FROM STERN AREA EXTENDS W, HT 1.5MTRS, 0.9MTR IN DIAMETER. (MV ANGLIAN SOVERIGN, HN FOR HI 1137). INS AS WK 66MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2006/000394496 31.10.06 EXAM'D IN 5908.3181N, 0155.4094W [WGD]. (MV ANGLIAN SOVERIGN, REVISED HN FOR HI 1137). AMEND POSN. - NM 5562/06. 14.11.06 CONSIDERED TO BE U 92. TO BE CONFIRMED BY DIVING WHEN WEATHER CONDITIONS ALLOW. (K HEATH, TELECON 14.11.06). HH091/137/01 11.12.06 ABOVE DATA CONFIRMED. BUILD UP OF SAND EXTENDING W FROM STERN, FORMING A SHALLOW MOUND SOME 90MTRS IN DIAMETER AND 1.5MTRS HIGH. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1137). NCA. HH091/137/01 22.12.06 LEAST M/B DEPTH 71.3 IN GEN DEPTH 78.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1137, AMENDED H525). NCA. 12.1.06 LEAST DEPTH CONFIRMED AS 71.3MTRS. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1137, CONFIRMATION OF LEAST DEPTH). ORIGINAL SURVEY DATA NOT CORRECTED FOR DRAFT. AMEND WK 71MTRS. BR STD. 21.6.07 IENTIFIED BY GUN POSITION AND AMMUNITION. STATED TO BE FULLY INTACT IN SANDY SEABED. SOME PLATES ROTTED OFF THE OUTSIDE HULL BUT INNER PRESSURE HULL STILL INTACT. FORWARD & AFT GUNS IN PLACE, MUNITIONS LYING ON THE DECK. CONNING TOWER HATCH CLOSED. (S SLATER DIVE REPORT DATED 15.6.07 VIA R SPILLARD, MCA & K HEATH, TELECON 21.6.07) NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1917. MINED IN NORTH SEA. 42 LIVES LOST. SUNK ON THE NORTHERN BAGGAGE, A SERIES OF MINES LAID EAST OF SANDAY SOUND.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS N

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FAQ

Where is the U 92 wreck located?

The U 92 wreck is located at coordinates 59 8.318 N,1 55.409 W.

How deep is the U 92 and where exactly is it located?

The U 92 lies at a depth of about 71 meters and is located at coordinates 59 8.318 N,1 55.409 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 92?

The seabed around the U 92 lies at approximately 78 meters deep.

When did the U 92 sink?

The U 92 sank on Sep 9, 1918.

When was the wreck of the U 92 discovered?

The wreck of the U 92 was discovered in 2006.

What country did the U 92 belong to?

The U 92 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 92?

The U 92 had a tonnage of 998 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 92?

The U 92 is classified as a submarine.

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