Ub 22 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ub 22 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 26.96 N,6 34.92 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.449333
  • Longitude: 6.582000
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UB 22
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 36 m
Width 4.3 m
Tonnage 263
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 19, 1918
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details 21.6.74 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 542700N, 063500E APPROX. (U BOAT INTELLIGENCE - E. GILES). NCA. 17.11.10 NOT SHOWN ON BA 1423 [EDN 2 DTD 4.6.09]. AMEND DEAD. NCA. SEP 2015/000158093 19.2.16 NOT SHOWN ON DE221000. (EDN 7.0, DTD 10.7.15). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Feb 19, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1916 BY BLOHM & VOSS, HAMBURG. TWIN SCREW, TWO BOW TORPEDO TUBES, 1 DECK GUN. MINED IN HELIGOLAND BIGHT. (U BOAT INTELLIGENCE - E. GILES & WARSHIPS OF WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the UB 22 wreck located?

The UB 22 wreck is located at coordinates 54 26.96 N,6 34.92 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UB 22?

The seabed around the UB 22 lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the UB 22 sink?

The UB 22 sank on Jan 19, 1918.

When was the wreck of the UB 22 discovered?

The wreck of the UB 22 was discovered in 1974.

What country did the UB 22 belong to?

The UB 22 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UB 22?

The UB 22 had a tonnage of 263 tons.

What type of wreck is the UB 22?

The UB 22 is classified as a submarine.

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