Ub 118 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ub 118 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 9.891 N,4 43.158 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.164850
  • Longitude: -4.719300
Wreck Depth 55 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UB 118
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 55.5 m
Width 5.8 m
Tonnage 650
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 21, 1920
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1920
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H8430/20 22.11.20 WK IN 501000N, 044230W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H2537/28 AMEND TO NDW (1920). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H7495/53 19.11.53 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1267. H3340/20 28.3.60 SUBMARINE POSN S 20 E 4M FROM DODMAN POINT. CONNING TOWER UNDER WATER, BOW ABOVE WATER AT ANGLE OF 45DEGS. (C-IN-C DEVONPORT). H7193/33 28.3.60 AREA OF 1M RADIUS OF POSN 501000N, 044420W SWEPT AT DEPTH OF 6FT FROM THE GROUND, BUT NO TRACE OF THE WK FOUND. (TH, 19.10.33). NCA. 5.4.60 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 501000N, 044230W. LENGTH 130FT, HEIGHT 18FT. (HMS ANNAN, 27.3.45 TO 15.4.45). NCA. 5.5.60 SONAR CONTACT IN 501006N, 044318W. HEIGHT 22FT. ROCK. (ESCORT GROUP 3, 27.3.45 TO 16.4.45). NCA. H2839/66 8.2.67 WK LOCATED IN 500954N, 044312W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 182FT IN GEN DEPTH 202FT. NO SCOUR. SEABED SAND & BROKEN SHELL. (HMS MERMAID, 30.3.66). AMEND TO WK 30FMS [55MTRS] IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H3193/70 15.6.73 LIES NE/SW, 18FT HIGH. (MR WILLIAMS, 25.4.73). NCA. H3110/72 27.11.73 LOCATED IN 500952.2N, 044304.8W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 56.0MTRS IN 61.0MTRS. SEABED MUD, SAND GRAVEL & BROKEN SHELL. GOOD SONAR & E/S CONTACT. (HMS HECATE, 1973). AMEND TO REVISED POSN. NE 1267. H1280/76/31 25.3.76 FISHERMENS FASTENER IN 500955N, 044312W [OGB] USING DECCA. (LTR DATED 29.1.76 REFERS). NCA. SEP 2014/000153151 18.9.14 SUBMARINE NOT LOCATED IN THIS POSN. (MMT, HI 1455). CONSIDERED TO BE WK OF TUG. SEE [58474]. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Sep 18, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY AG WESER-BREMEN. LOST WHILST UNDER TOW BETWEEN DEVONPORT & FALMOUTH. VESSEL'S FORE COMPARTMENT VALVES FAILED MAKING HER UNMANAGEABLE & SHE WAS FINALLY SUNK BY FISHERY PATROL VESSEL KENNET OFF DODMAN POINT. (LOST PATROLS). CONSIDERED TO HAVE FOUNDERED ON PASSAGE TO BREAKERS. (C-IN-C DEVONPORT).

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FAQ

Where is the UB 118 wreck located?

The UB 118 wreck is located at coordinates 50 9.891 N,4 43.158 W.

How deep is the UB 118 and where exactly is it located?

The UB 118 lies at a depth of about 55 meters and is located at coordinates 50 9.891 N,4 43.158 W.

How deep is the seabed around the UB 118?

The seabed around the UB 118 lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the UB 118 sink?

The UB 118 sank on Nov 21, 1920.

When was the wreck of the UB 118 discovered?

The wreck of the UB 118 was discovered in 1920.

What country did the UB 118 belong to?

The UB 118 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UB 118?

The UB 118 had a tonnage of 650 tons.

What type of wreck is the UB 118?

The UB 118 is classified as a submarine.

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