U 971 Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
| Status |
Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
|
U 971 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
49 0.94 N,5 34.09 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 49.015667
- Longitude: -5.568167
|
| Wreck Depth |
85 m
|
| Water Depth |
102 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
U 971 |
|
Type
|
submarine
|
| Flag |
DE |
| Length |
67.1 m |
| Width |
6.1 m |
| Draught |
4.9 |
| Tonnage |
871 |
| Tonnage Type |
displacement |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jun 26, 1944
|
| Original Detection Year |
1944 |
| Last Detection Year |
2017 |
| Original Source |
naval vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Dec 20, 2017 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The German submarine U-971 is a historical underwater wreck located in the English Channel at coordinates 49 0.94 N, 5 34.09 W. This underwater obstruction, identified as a sunken U-boat, lies at a depth of approximately 85 meters. Historical hydrographic data, including surveys from the UK Hydrographic Office and French naval records, track the wreck's classification and position over time. The site is officially charted as a wreck of uncertain status with an established danger area. Searchers and mariners navigating near this position in the English Channel should be aware of the wreckage, which is documented in international maritime records as a significant underwater site.
Surveying Details
H3739/44 13.10.44 NDW IN 490100N, 053400W. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2167/44. SONAR CONTACT WITH U BOAT WRECK IN 490100N, 053400W. (AUBD 2675A/49). H2979/74 23.2.77 WK REPD IN 490046N, 053411W [OGB] USING DECCA. 871 TONS. (E GILES, 3.2.77). 14.12.77 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708] OR IN FRENCH WRECK RECORDS. 30.1.78 POSN AMENDED TO 490046N, 0053411W [OGB]. (E GILES, 3.2.77) NC 2649. 10.8.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 85MTRS IN 490056N, 053400W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. FRENCH WK RECORD NO.14595135. 17.5.88 WK USC PD 85MTRS IN 490100N, 053400W IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987. NC 2644. 11.2.93 WK USC PA 85MTRS SHOWN IN 490100N, 053400W [EUR] WITH EXTENDED DANGER LINE TO COVER WK CLOSE SW, ON FRENCH 6989 [1992 EDN]. AMEND TO WK USC PA 85MTRS. BR STD. [SEE ALSO WK RECORD 21947]. 25.2.09 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 85MTRS IN 4900.940N, 0534.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.
Circumstances of loss
SUNK BY DEPTH CHARGES FROM DESTROYER HMS ESKIMOS, HMCS HAIDA AND BRITISH FLYING BOAT.
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49 0.94 N,5 34.09 W
U 971 on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the U 971 wreck located?
The U 971 wreck is located at coordinates 49 0.94 N,5 34.09 W.
How deep is the U 971 and where exactly is it located?
The U 971 lies at a depth of about 85 meters and is located at coordinates 49 0.94 N,5 34.09 W.
How deep is the seabed around the U 971?
The seabed around the U 971 lies at approximately 102 meters deep.
When did the U 971 sink?
The U 971 sank on Jun 26, 1944.
When was the wreck of the U 971 discovered?
The wreck of the U 971 was discovered in 1944.
What country did the U 971 belong to?
The U 971 belonged to DE.
What was the tonnage of the U 971?
The U 971 had a tonnage of 871 tons.
What type of wreck is the U 971?
The U 971 is classified as a submarine.