Ub 29 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ub 29 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 9.963 N,1 42.595 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.166050
  • Longitude: 1.709917
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UB 29 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 36.3 m
Width 4.6 m
Sonar Length 26.2
Sonar Width 6.7
Shadow Height 3.7
Orientation 35
Tonnage 292
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 13, 1916
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4667/70 30.12.70 LOCATED IN 511000N, 014241E [EUR] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.2 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. SEABED FLAT. NOT FULLY SURVEYED. NOT DETECTED BY SONAR. (HMS BULLDOG, 4.11.70). INS AS WK 18FMS. BR STD. H5197/70 11.8.71 SWEPT CLEAR AT 32.0MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HN). AMEND TO SW 17FMS. - NM 1285/71. H1928/71 7.12.71 EXAM'D IN 511001N, 014241E [EUR] USING HFIIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 32.8, FOUL AT 33.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.4 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH APPROX 150FT. LYING NE/SW. (HMS FAWN). NCA. H4988/71 4.1.72 EXAM'D IN 510959N, 014241E [EUR] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 32.1MTRS, FOUL AT 32.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.0 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. NO SCOUR. LYING 040/220DEGS. APPROX 120FT LONG. (HMS FAWN). AMEND TO SW 32MTRS. BR STD. 25.7.72 LOCATED BY DCS3 IN 511003N, 014239.6E [EUR] BUT NOT SWEPT. (WIMPEY LAB. JUNE 1972). H4988/71 5.7.76 NOT FOUND. (HMS FAWN, HI 40/75). H5265/73 18.5.78 LOCATED IN 511000N, 014242E [EUR] USING HIFIX/6. LEAST DEPTH 34MTRS FROM DCS3. (HMS BULLDOG, HN). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. H5265/73 26.6.78 EXAM'D 26.3.78. LYING 030/210DEGS WITH LENGTH 30MTRS. NOT CLOSE SOUNDED. SONAR HT 4.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. DCS3 TRACE INDICATES LONG SCOUR PROJECTING NE FROM WK. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 45/78). NFA. H2172/81 10.2.83 SHOWN AS WK 33.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS ON FR SURVEY [K9065/1], 1981/82. H2891/83 20.6.84 EXAM'D 24.2.84 IN 511001N, 014242E [EUR] USING HIFIX/6 2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4MTRS, LENGTH 10MTRS APPROX. LYING 040/220DEGS, WITH RAISED SECTIONS FORE & AFT & POSSIBLY COVERED IN CENTRE. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 170). AMEND TO WK 33MTRS. BR STD. H2350/85 8.12.86 LOCATED, NOT EXAM'D. (NP 1016, HI 317A). H4028/86 28.1.88 EXAM'D 11.10.87 IN 510956N, 014242E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.0 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.4MTRS, LENGTH 40MTRS, BREADTH APPROX 5MTRS. WHOLE, LYING 040/220DEGS, WITH NO DISTINCT SHAPE. MAGNETIC ANOMALY INDICATES IRON CONTENT OF SOME 126 TONNES. (NP 1016, HI 377). NCA. HH090/577/01 9.11.93 LOCATED 23.9.93 IN 510956.3N, 014243.1E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. NOT EXAM'D. DCS3 HT 3.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 577). HH090/632/01 20.7.94 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 632). HH090/691/01 22.7.96 EXAM'D 23.6.96 IN 510956.1N, 014243.0E [OGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 33.3, FOUL 33.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34.7 IN GEN DEPTH 37.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.0MTRS. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. LIES 030/210DEGS. SLIGHT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NP 1016, HI 691). AMEND TO SW 33MTRS IN 510956N, 014243E. BR STD. HH090/853/01 7.9.99 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 853). NCA. 18.11.05 SHOWN AS WK 33MTRS ON SHOM AMENDED COPY OF FRENCH 7424, 28.7.05. RETAIN AS SW 33MTRS. NCA. HH091/159/01 25.7.07 LOCATED 23.12.06 IN 5109.692N, 0142.596E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.69 IN GEN DEPTH 37.3MTRS. LENGTH 29.5MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 3.6MTRS. LIES 033/213 DEGS WITH BOWS SW. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (OSAE, HI 1159). INTACT. SCOUR EXTENDS 100MTRS SW. RETAIN SW 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2015/000171587 10.11.15 EXAM'D BY BDC, WK FOUND IN 5109.963N, 0142.595E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTHS 37MTRS. LENGTH 26.2MTRS, WIDTH 6.7MTRS, HT 3.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 35DEGS. NFS. (DS8, CEFAS SURVEY 2014). RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH, POSN AMENDED.
Last Amended Date Nov 10, 2015

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY MINES FROM HMS LANDRAIL. 22 LIVES LOST. NO SURVIVORS. (R VERPOORTE). SUNK BY HMS AERIAL NEAR BISHIPS ROCK. (WARSHIPS OF WW1, FLEMING).

General Comments

INTACT LYING ON SIDE, BOWS SW, MINOR SCOUR EXTENDS 100MTRS SW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 9.963 N,1 42.595 E
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FAQ

Where is the UB 29 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The UB 29 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 9.963 N,1 42.595 E.

How deep is the UB 29 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The UB 29 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 51 9.963 N,1 42.595 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UB 29 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the UB 29 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the UB 29 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The UB 29 (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 13, 1916.

When was the wreck of the UB 29 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the UB 29 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1970.

What country did the UB 29 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The UB 29 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UB 29 (POSSIBLY)?

The UB 29 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 292 tons.

What type of wreck is the UB 29 (POSSIBLY)?

The UB 29 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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