U 965 (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
U 965 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
58 35.491 N,5 46.172 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 58.591517
- Longitude: -5.769533
|
| Wreck Depth |
130 m
|
| Water Depth |
133 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
U 965 (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
submarine
|
| Flag |
DE |
| Length |
67.1 m |
| Width |
6.1 m |
| Draught |
4.9 |
| Sonar Length |
65 |
| Sonar Width |
6 |
| Shadow Height |
3 |
| Orientation |
20 |
| Tonnage |
871 |
| Tonnage Type |
displacement |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Mar 27, 1945
|
| Original Detection Year |
1945 |
| Last Detection Year |
1983 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Mar 20, 2001 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The wreck of the German submarine U 965 is located at coordinates 58 35.491 N, 5 46.172 W, approximately 23 miles west of Cape Wrath, Scotland. This underwater obstruction sits in a general depth of 133 meters with a least echo sounder depth of 130 meters. Survey data indicates the wreck has a length of 65 meters and a beam of 6 meters, with a structural height clearance of 3 meters. The site has been examined using Syledis positioning, showing the wreckage oriented on a 020/200 degree axis on the seabed. This maritime feature is charted as a wreck under the classification of a submarine obstruction in the waters off the Northwest coast of Scotland.
Surveying Details
SUNK APPROX 23 MILES W OF CAPE WRATH. (GERMAN SUBMARINES, VOL 2). H3791/83 1.8.83 H3791/83 1.8.83 SMALL WK, POSSIBLY A FV, LOCATED IN 583531N, 054606W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 130 IN GEN DEPTH 133MTRS. DCS3 HT 3MTRS, LENGTH 20MTRS, BEAM 6MTRS. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 145). NCA YET - AWAIT FULL DETAILS. H2074/82 23.12.83 H2074/82 23.12.83 EXAM'D 24.6.83 IN 583531N, 054606W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. LENGTH 65MTRS, BEAM 6MTRS. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 145). SHOWN ON BOTTOM TEXTURE TRACING ORIENTATED 020/200 DEGS. INS AS WK 130MTRS. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
DEPTH CHARGED AND SUNK BY HMS CONN.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
58 35.491 N,5 46.172 W
U 965 (Possibly) on Wreck Map
U 965 (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the U 965 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The U 965 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 35.491 N,5 46.172 W.
How deep is the U 965 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The U 965 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 130 meters and is located at coordinates 58 35.491 N,5 46.172 W.
How deep is the seabed around the U 965 (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the U 965 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 133 meters deep.
When did the U 965 (POSSIBLY) sink?
The U 965 (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 27, 1945.
When was the wreck of the U 965 (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the U 965 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.
What country did the U 965 (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The U 965 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.
What was the tonnage of the U 965 (POSSIBLY)?
The U 965 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 871 tons.
What type of wreck is the U 965 (POSSIBLY)?
The U 965 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.