Ub 38 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ub 38 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 56.04 N,1 24.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.934000
  • Longitude: 1.415000
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UB 38
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 36.9 m
Width 4.3 m
Tonnage 305
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 8, 1918
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date May 18, 2007

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck UB 38 is located underwater at coordinates 50 56.04 N, 1 24.9 E in the English Channel near the United Kingdom coast. Historical hydrographic records indicate this submerged obstruction was historically evaluated with varying depth measurements greater than 30 meters and designated as a non-dangerous wreck with positional accuracy doubtful. Subsequent surveys by French marine authorities noted the site was searched for without success and recommended for deletion from navigational charts.

Surveying Details

SUNK IN 505600N, 012500E, APPROX. (KRIEG ZUR SEE). NCA. H4722/79 17.4.84 WK, WITH DEPTH GREATER THAN 30MTRS, IN 505605N, 012500E. (BREST NM 84 09 18). THIS IS APPARENTLY BASED ON OUR WK RECORDS. INS AS NDW PA TO CONFORM. CHART AS NDW PA IN 505600N, 012500E [OGB]. BR STD. H1271/81 12.11.84 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH 6735 [1984 EDN]. BR STD. 11.9.86 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 28MTRS ON FRENCH 6681 [1986 EDN] & IN 1985 FRENCH WK RECORD NO. 21601232. NE 1892. H4226/85 14.12.87 SEARCHED FOR, WITHOUT SUCCESS, BY FRENCH 'ATLANTIC SURVEY UNIT'. TO BE EXPUNGED FROM FRENCH CHARTS. (NO 842 EPSHOM/E/GG/NP, 27.11.87). DELETED. AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

FORCED TO SUBMERGE BY DRIFTER 'GOWAN II' AND STRUCK MINE. (DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

General Comments

See Also: 21138

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FAQ

Where is the UB 38 wreck located?

The UB 38 wreck is located at coordinates 50 56.04 N,1 24.9 E.

How deep is the UB 38 and where exactly is it located?

The UB 38 lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 50 56.04 N,1 24.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UB 38?

The seabed around the UB 38 lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the UB 38 sink?

The UB 38 sank on Feb 8, 1918.

When was the wreck of the UB 38 discovered?

The wreck of the UB 38 was discovered in 1984.

What country did the UB 38 belong to?

The UB 38 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UB 38?

The UB 38 had a tonnage of 305 tons.

What type of wreck is the UB 38?

The UB 38 is classified as a submarine.

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