Ub 86 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ub 86 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 24.693 N,0 12.28 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.411550
  • Longitude: -0.204667
Wreck Depth 42 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UB 86 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 55.5 m
Width 5.6 m
Sonar Length 48
Sonar Width 6.5
Shadow Height 8.22
Orientation 50
Tonnage 650
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1921
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H2699/76 9.12.80 LOCATED IN 27.6.75 IN 502440N, 001221W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. DCS3 HT 5.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NOT CLOSELY EXAMINED. (HMS FAWN, HI 41/75). CHART AS WK 44MTRS. BR STD. H2330/84 23.7.85 EXAM'D 26.4.85 IN 502439N, 001211W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41.3 IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 11.8MTRS, LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LYING, ON ITS SIDE, 060/240DEGS WITH BOW PROBABLY NE, AND HIGHEST PART NEAR SW END. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 240A). AMEND TO WK 41MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H2350/85 16.2.87 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1008, HI 317B). HH100/351/05 29.5.92 LOCATED IN 502432N, 001221W [OGB] USING DECCA. (C MARTIN, 13.4.92). NCA. HH100/351/14 5.7.99 DIVED IN 5024.69N, 0212.29W [WGD]. CONFIRMED AS WW1 U-BOAT. BELIEVED TO BE UB III CLASS. NOT KNOWN TO HAVE BEEN LOST IN THIS AREA. SMALL POSSIBILITY THAT IT IS U-86 WHICH WAS DUMPED IN THE AREA. UPRIGHT, NO CASING. REAR HATCH AJAR, OTHERS CLOSED. COVERED IN NETS. AMMUNITION LOCATED NEAR WK. CINC REQUESTED. (I MCCARTNEY, FAX AND TELECON 5.7.99). IDENTITY AMENDED AND AMENDED TO CINC. NCA. SEP 2014/00096805 26.8.14 EXAM'D 14.3.14 IN 5024.693N, 0012.280W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 42.28 IN GEN DEPTH 50.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 48.0MTRS, WIDTH 6.5MTRS, HT 8.22MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEGS WITH BOWS SW. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1443). AMEND WK 42MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2014

Circumstances of loss

UB III CLASS. DIESEL ENGINES, TWIN SCREWS. 1100 HP FOR 13.5 KNOTS SURFACED. 788 HP FOR 7.5 KNOTS SUBMERGED. 5 X 19.7IN TORPEDO TUBES [4 BOW, 1 STERN]. 1 GUN. COMPLEMENT 34. (WARSHIPS OF WW1). LOST WHILE UNDER TOW TO SCRAPYARD. (I MCCARTNEY).

General Comments

INTACT, ON ITS SIDE. BOWS PROBABLY NE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 24.693 N,0 12.28 W
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FAQ

Where is the UB 86 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The UB 86 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 24.693 N,0 12.28 W.

How deep is the UB 86 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The UB 86 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 42 meters and is located at coordinates 50 24.693 N,0 12.28 W.

How deep is the seabed around the UB 86 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the UB 86 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the UB 86 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The UB 86 (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 1, 1921.

When was the wreck of the UB 86 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the UB 86 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1975.

What country did the UB 86 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The UB 86 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UB 86 (POSSIBLY)?

The UB 86 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 650 tons.

What type of wreck is the UB 86 (POSSIBLY)?

The UB 86 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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