Ub 85 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ub 85 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 47.012 N,5 29.459 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.783533
  • Longitude: -5.490983
Wreck Depth 89 m
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UB 85
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 55.5 m
Width 5.8 m
Sonar Length 44.3
Tonnage 650
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 30, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source other
Surveying Details SUNK IN 544700N, 052700W, APPROX. (OFFICIAL RECORDS). POSN GIVEN AS 545700N, 054500W IN VARIOUS GERMAN RECORDS AND LOSS BOOKS. H5605/61 8.12.61 INS AS NDW (PA). NC 1753. 12.2.73 INS AS NDW PA. NE 45. 10.8.72 AMEND TO WK USC PA 90MTRS. NC 1753. H3671/72 20.2.73 WK EXAM'D 19.7.72 IN 544700N, 052942W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 92 IN GEN DEPTH 100MTRS. NO SCOUR. ABOUT 150FT LONG AND APPARENTLY BROKEN AND BENT ABOUT ONE THIRD OF ITS LENGTH FROM SOUTHERN END. LIES ON SMOOTH SAND JUST SW OF AREA OF RIPPLES. (HMS FAWN, 1972). BR STD. 5.1.04 EUT POSN SUPPLIED BY GEODESY: 5447.004N, 0529.463W. NE 1753. SEP 2010/000156213 24.9.10 EXAM'D 2008 IN 5447.012N, 0529.459W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 89.47MTRS. LENGTH 44.3MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 1273). AMEND WK 89MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Sep 24, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY A G WESER, BREMEN. A TYPE III BOAT. OIL ENGINES OF 100 SHP FOR 13.6 KNOTS SURFACED, MOTORS OF 788 BHP FOR 8 KNOTS SUBMERGED. 4 BOW TUBES, 1 STERN TUBE, 10 TORPEDOES. 88MM DECK GUN. FLOODED THROUGH NOT COMPLETELY CLOSED HATCH WHIL DIVING TO EVADE GUNFIRE FROM HM DRIFTER HMS COREOPSIS. RESURFACED AND ABANDONED WHILE UNDER FIRE FROM PATROL VESSLES. CREW OF 34 ALL SURVIVED. (UBOAT.NET).

General Comments

BROKEN OR BENT

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FAQ

Where is the UB 85 wreck located?

The UB 85 wreck is located at coordinates 54 47.012 N,5 29.459 W.

How deep is the UB 85 and where exactly is it located?

The UB 85 lies at a depth of about 89 meters and is located at coordinates 54 47.012 N,5 29.459 W.

How deep is the seabed around the UB 85?

The seabed around the UB 85 lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the UB 85 sink?

The UB 85 sank on Apr 30, 1918.

When was the wreck of the UB 85 discovered?

The wreck of the UB 85 was discovered in 1918.

What country did the UB 85 belong to?

The UB 85 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UB 85?

The UB 85 had a tonnage of 650 tons.

What type of wreck is the UB 85?

The UB 85 is classified as a submarine.

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