Ub 103 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ub 103 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 52.24 N,1 26.833 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.870667
  • Longitude: 1.447217
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UB 103 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 55.5 m
Width 5.8 m
Tonnage 540
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 16, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Dec 6, 1984

Simplified Wreck Survey

UB 103 shipwreck dive site details and hydrographic survey history located in the English Channel near the UK and French maritime border featuring a submerged wreck lying at coordinates 50 52.24 N, 1 26.833 E at a depth of approximately 45 to 46 meters with official UKHO and international survey records detailing its position and status

Surveying Details

SUNK IN 505215N, 012640E. (U-BOAT INTELLIGENCE). H2981/78 14.6.83 H2981/78 14.6.83 WK 45.9MTRS IN 505217.4N, 012654E [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 83 12 22). INS AS WK 46MTRS. BR STD. 12.11.84 12.11.84 SHOWN AS WK 45.0MTRS ON FR 6735 [1984]. BR STD. 6.11.97 6.11.97 [OGB] POSN: 505212N, 012656E. NE 1892.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY HM DRIFTER 'YOUNG CROW' AND DEPTH CHARGES DROPPED BY HM AIRSHIP SSZ 1.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 52.24 N,1 26.833 E
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FAQ

Where is the UB 103 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The UB 103 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 52.24 N,1 26.833 E.

How deep is the UB 103 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The UB 103 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 50 52.24 N,1 26.833 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UB 103 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the UB 103 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the UB 103 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The UB 103 (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 16, 1918.

When was the wreck of the UB 103 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the UB 103 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the UB 103 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The UB 103 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UB 103 (POSSIBLY)?

The UB 103 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 540 tons.

What type of wreck is the UB 103 (POSSIBLY)?

The UB 103 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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