U 93 (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
U 93 (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 36.944 N,1 21.879 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.615733
  • Longitude: 1.364650
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 93 (PROBABLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 71.6 m
Width 6.4 m
Tonnage 838
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 7, 1918
Original Detection Year 1960
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H2616/59 1.2.60 NDW SHOWN IN 503700N, 012200E ON FRENCH 5526. LC 2148. 28.4.76 FF SHOWN IN 503651N, 012203E [OGB] ON KINGFISHER CHART KE 150-1B [OCT 1967 EDN]. POSN BY DECCA. 23.6.77 NOW CHARTED IN 503701N, 012157E [OGB] ON NC 2451. 30.7.80 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6795 [1979 EDN, LARGEST SCALE]. DELETED. NE 2451. 26.3.82 SHOWN AS NDW IN 503700N, 012154E ON FRENCH 6824 [1981 EDN]. NE 2451. H2884/85 10.4.85 WK USC 20MTRS. (FRENCH NM 85 10 30). STATED TO BE A SUBMARINE, DETECTED BY SONAR. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). AMEND TO WK USC 20MTRS. BR STD. 15.12.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 20MTRS ON FRENCH 6795 [2ND EDN 1988]. NCA, POSN ACCURACY GIVEN AS 500MTRS IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987 NO.21601095). NCA. 15.12.88 ROCK, NETS DAMAGED IN 503106N, 012154E USING DECCA. SOURCE BOULOGNE/MER, BIENVENUE. (REPERTOIRE DES CROCHES ET EPAVES). NCA. 30.12.99 NOW CHARTED IN 5036.93N, 0121.90E [OGB]. NE 2451. 16.6.03 THIS IS AN UNIDENTIFIED WW1 U-BOAT. THERE IS AMMUNITION ON THE WK. VERY MUCH INTACT WITHOUT OBVIOUS DAMAGE, THUS COULD BE AN ACCIDENTAL/OPERATIONAL LOSS. POSSIBLY U-93. (R YOUNG). NCA. HH100/351/20 11.8.03 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED BY DIVERS AUG'03 AS U 93. REPORTED BY MICHAEL LOWERY. (R YOUNG, E-MAIL DTD 9.8.03). NCA. 20.2.04 REPORTED AS BEING UPRIGHT AND INTACT. IN GOOD CONDITION WITH HATCHES CLOSED. PRESUMABLY AN OPERATIONAL LOSS CAUSED BY A DIVING ACCIDENT. (R YOUNG). NCA. HH100/351/22 6.9.04 FURTHER INVESTIGATION OF YARD NUMBER AND MANUFACTURING DATE OF PROPS CONFIRMS THIS TO BE U95. (R YOUNG). 4.10.06 U 95 LOCATED BY DIVERS OFF THE LIZARD [SEE CINC RECORD 22507]. THIS RECORD AMENDED BACK TO U 93 (PROBABLY).
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917. OIL ENGINES OF 2400 BHP FOR 16.8 KNOTS SURFACED, MOTORS OF 1200 BHP FOR 8.6 KNOTS SUBMERGED. SIX 19.7 INCH TORPEDO TUBES, FOUR BOW, TWO STERN. ONE GUN. COMPLEMENT 39. NOTED AS 'MISSING' IN 1918 IN THE CHANNEL.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, HATCHES CLOSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 36.944 N,1 21.879 E
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FAQ

Where is the U 93 (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The U 93 (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 36.944 N,1 21.879 E.

How deep is the U 93 (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U 93 (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 50 36.944 N,1 21.879 E.

How deep is the seabed around the U 93 (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the U 93 (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the U 93 (PROBABLY) sink?

The U 93 (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 7, 1918.

When was the wreck of the U 93 (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 93 (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1960.

What country did the U 93 (PROBABLY) belong to?

The U 93 (PROBABLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 93 (PROBABLY)?

The U 93 (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 838 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 93 (PROBABLY)?

The U 93 (PROBABLY) is classified as a submarine.

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