Ub 112 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ub 112 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 8.685 N,5 3.396 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.144750
  • Longitude: -5.056600
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UB 112 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 55.5 m
Width 5.8 m
Tonnage 639
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1921
Last Detection Year 1970
Original Source other
Surveying Details SEE WK NO 16341 FOR DETAILS. 18.9.70 18.9.70 POSN OF UB112 (POSSIBLY) GIVEN AS 500839N, 050320W. (S.HUTCHINGS, N/CP 53758/69). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2008

Circumstances of loss

9 GERMAN SUBS ALLOCATED TO FALMOUTH FOR GUNNERY PRACTICE & EXPERIMENTS. 2 OUT OF 8 DELIVERED WERE DELIBERATELY SUNK. THE REMAINING 6, [16343], [16344], [16345] & [17311], WERE SWEPT ONTO ROCKS IN CASTLE DRIVE DURING A WINTER GALE IN 1921. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS, VOL 1, SOUTH COAST). SEE [16341] - UB 97.

General Comments

See Also: 16341

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FAQ

Where is the UB 112 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The UB 112 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 8.685 N,5 3.396 W.

How deep is the seabed around the UB 112 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the UB 112 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the UB 112 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the UB 112 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1921.

What country did the UB 112 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The UB 112 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UB 112 (POSSIBLY)?

The UB 112 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 639 tons.

What type of wreck is the UB 112 (POSSIBLY)?

The UB 112 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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