Ub 58 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ub 58 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 58.137 N,1 12.214 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.968950
  • Longitude: 1.203567
Wreck Depth 22.04 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UB 58 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 55.5 m
Width 5.8 m
Sonar Length 43.4
Sonar Width 11.8
Shadow Height 4.6
Orientation 33
Tonnage 650
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 10, 1918
Bottom Texture 6,4
Scour Dimensions 0100.0,,001.5,225
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H4453/72 8.11.77 WK 22.5MTRS LOCATED IN 505806N, 011218E. GEN DEPTH 27-28MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HN DTD 1.11.77). NCA. POSSIBLY UB-58. H4199/78 24.10.78 LOCATED 21.9.77 IN 505806N, 011218E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27-28MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 30MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.2MTRS, LENGTH 57MTRS. LYING 030/210DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). INS AS WK 21.5MTRS. BR STD. 11.9.86 DW PA SHOWN ON FR 6681 [1985] IN 505800N, 011400E. SHOWN AS USC PD 15.0 MTRS ON FR 6681 [1986] & IN 1985 FR WK RECORDS NO.21601237. NCA. HH090/711/01 30.1.97 EXAM'D 4.8.96 IN 505808N, 011213E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 22.1, FOUL AT 22.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.3 IN GEN DEPTH 26.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.5MTRS. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. LIES 030/210DEGS. INTACT, APPARENTLY UPRIGHT. (NP 1016, HI 711). AMEND TO SW 22.0MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP2016/000091764 20.4.17 EXAM'D 21.7.16 IN 5058.137N, 0112.214E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.04MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 26.4MTRS, LENGTH 43.4MTRS, WIDTH 11.8MTRS, HEIGHT 4.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 033/213 DEGS. WRECK IS INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1497). AMEND DW 22MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Apr 20, 2017

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY MINE IN APPROX 505800N, 011400E.

General Comments

INTACT AMD UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the UB 58 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The UB 58 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 58.137 N,1 12.214 E.

How deep is the UB 58 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The UB 58 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 22.04 meters and is located at coordinates 50 58.137 N,1 12.214 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UB 58 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the UB 58 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the UB 58 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The UB 58 (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 10, 1918.

When was the wreck of the UB 58 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the UB 58 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1977.

What country did the UB 58 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The UB 58 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UB 58 (POSSIBLY)?

The UB 58 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 650 tons.

What type of wreck is the UB 58 (POSSIBLY)?

The UB 58 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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