Ub 122 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ub 122 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 12.183 N,1 18.317 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.203050
  • Longitude: -1.305283
Wreck Depth 65 m
Water Depth 73 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UB 122 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 55.5 m
Width 5.8 m
Sonar Length 72
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 5.3
Orientation 60
Tonnage 650
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 30, 1921
Scour Dimensions ,,000.2,
Original Detection Year 1921
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4554/21 23.7.21 H4554/21 23.7.21 SUNK IN 501155N, 011800W. (DIR. OF DOCKYARDS, 19.7.21). BR STD. H3287/24 12.5.24 H3287/24 12.5.24 NOW CHARTED AS NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 14.8.74 14.8.74 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 45MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2450. 22.1.80 22.1.80 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 501145N, 011800W [EUR] ON FR 878 [DEC '79 EDN]. NCA. 2.2.90 2.2.90 SHOWN IN 501200N, 011800W ON FR 6857 [1986 EDN]. NOT INCLUDED ON FR WK RECORDS. NCA. HH090/588/01 1.11.93 HH090/588/01 1.11.93 EXAM'D 22.4.93 IN 501201.3N, 011819.1W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 65.6 IN GEN DEPTH 73MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.2MTR. DCS3 HT 5.25MTRS, LENGTH 72MTRS, BREADTH 10MTRS. INTACT, UPRIGHT WK LYING 060/240DEGS ON GENTLY SLOPING SEABED. MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NP 1008, HI 588). - NM 4010/93. HH090/588/01 27.6.94 HH090/588/01 27.6.94 POSN AMENDED TO 501211N, 011819W [WGD]. (NP 1008, HI 588). BR STD. 13.11.93 13.11.93 [EUR] POSN: 501214.5N, 011814.5W. NC 2613. HH226/410/06 2.8.01 HH226/410/06 2.8.01 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. A SUBMARINE, INTACT & UPRIGHT. THOUGHT TO BE GERMAN OF WW1 VINTAGE. TWO GUNS WHICH HAVE FALLEN OVER. TWIN SCREW. FOUR TUBES FWD AND TWO AFT. CASING IS DISINTIGRATING AND HOLES HAVE APPEARED IN THE PRESSURE HULL. AREA APPROX TWO METRES SQUARE OF DAMAGE BELOW THE WATER LINE ON STBD SIDE. LIES WITH THE TIDE. STANDS 10MTRS HIGH IN 78MTRS. (D C WENDES, LTR DTD 13.7.01). NCA. 4.5.05 4.5.05 NOT CONSIDERED TO BE UB 122 DUE TO THE TUBE AND GUN ARRANGEMENT. PROBABLY A WW2 UBOAT. (R YOUNG). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2012

Circumstances of loss

?COASTAL SUBMARINE. SCUTTLED.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the UB 122 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The UB 122 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 12.183 N,1 18.317 W.

How deep is the UB 122 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The UB 122 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 65 meters and is located at coordinates 50 12.183 N,1 18.317 W.

How deep is the seabed around the UB 122 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the UB 122 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 73 meters deep.

When did the UB 122 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The UB 122 (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 30, 1921.

When was the wreck of the UB 122 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the UB 122 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1921.

What country did the UB 122 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The UB 122 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UB 122 (POSSIBLY)?

The UB 122 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 650 tons.

What type of wreck is the UB 122 (POSSIBLY)?

The UB 122 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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