Ub 108 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ub 108 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 0.11 N,1 18.59 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.001833
  • Longitude: 1.309833
Wreck Depth 16.6 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UB 108 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 55.5 m
Width 5.8 m
Sonar Length 36.2
Sonar Width 10.3
Shadow Height 7.7
Orientation 50
Tonnage 650
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 14, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details 5.7.74 5.7.74 SUNK IN 510000N, 011845E. (U-BOAT INTELLIGENCE & E GILES). H4199/78 29.9.78 H4199/78 29.9.78 LOCATED IN 510005N, 011842E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.0 IN GEN DEPTH 24.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.5MTRS. LENGTH 50MTRS. LIES 060/240DEGS. DCS3 SHOWS HIGH MAST OR PERISCOPE PROTRUDING FROM WK. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). - NM 2414/78. H2330/84 4.3.86 H2330/84 4.3.86 EXAM'D 29.11.85 IN 510004N, 011842E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.5 IN GEN DEPTH 23.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH SHADOW HT ON MAST STANDING ABOUT ONE THIRD OF LENGTH FROM SW END IS 6.5MTRS. LENGTH 41.3MTRS. LIES 040/220DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 240B). NCA. HH090/711/01 21.1.97 HH090/711/01 21.1.97 EXAM'D 2.8.96 IN 510006.3N, 011834.6E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 17.2, FOUL AT 17.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.0 IN GEN DEPTH 23.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.5MTRS. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 065/245DEGS. IN ONE PIECE WITH NO DEBRIS. (NP 1016, HI 711). AMEND TO SW 17.0MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/159/01 29.8.07 HH091/159/01 & SEP 2007/000061068 29.8.07 EXAM'D 12.7.06 IN 5100.107N, 0118.592E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.12 IN GEN DEPTH 23.8MTRS. LENGTH 36.2MTRS, WIDTH 10.3MTRS, HT 7.7MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEGS WITH BOWS 050 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (OSAE, HI 1159). AMEND WK 16.1MTRS. - NM 4298/07. HH091/159/01 6.9.07 HH091/159/01 6.9.07 LOCATED IN 5100.110N, 0118.590E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.6MTRS. (OSAE, HI 1159, REVISED ROS). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Sep 6, 2007

Circumstances of loss

THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN SUNK BY A MINE. (U-BOAT INTELLIGENCE).

General Comments

IN ONE PIECE, BOWS NE

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FAQ

Where is the UB 108 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The UB 108 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 0.11 N,1 18.59 E.

How deep is the UB 108 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The UB 108 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 16.6 meters and is located at coordinates 51 0.11 N,1 18.59 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UB 108 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the UB 108 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the UB 108 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The UB 108 (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 14, 1918.

When was the wreck of the UB 108 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the UB 108 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1978.

What country did the UB 108 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The UB 108 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UB 108 (POSSIBLY)?

The UB 108 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 650 tons.

What type of wreck is the UB 108 (POSSIBLY)?

The UB 108 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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