Uc 21 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Uc 21 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 30.102 N,1 34.691 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.501700
  • Longitude: 1.578183
Wreck Depth 18.51 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UC 21 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 52.7 m
Width 5.2 m
Sonar Length 22.2
Sonar Width 5.6
Shadow Height 2.4
Orientation 225
Tonnage 511
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 27, 1917
Bottom Texture 4,1
Scour Dimensions 145.0,,002.0,215.0
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H1602/47 26.3.47 EXAM'D IN 513000N, 013442E, 086.5DEGS, 7.92MIN FROM TONGUE SAND USING SONAR. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 8FMS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 62FT. (HMS FRANKLIN, 1.11.46, E7934). CHART AS NDW. - NM 785/47. H1089/46 9.2.51 LEAST E/S DEPTH 10FMS 2FT [62FT]. CHART AS DW. H1089/46 9.12.55 CLEARED BY OROPESA SWEEP TO 8FMS IN 1946 BY HMS FRANKLIN. CHART AS NDW. BR STD. H1602/47 13.8.56 EXAM'D 25.4.56 IN 513006N, 013443E USING DECCA. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 53FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 58FT IN GEN DEPTH 71FT. GOOD A/S CONTACT FROM ALL DIRECTIONS. SMALL WRECK, NO SWIRL. (HMS OWEN, SWEEP REPORT 1956). - NM 1979/56. H5197/70 9.12.70 EXAM'D IN 513004N, 013447E USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH. 17.4 IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 21.8MTRS. A SMALL PIECE OF WRECKAGE 400FT SE OF CHARTED POSN. (HMS EGERIA, ROS DTD 27.11.70). AWAIT WIRE SWEEP. NCA. 13.6.72 CHART AS WK 15.8MTRS [LAT]. NC 1828. 10.11.76 OBSTN SHOWN IN 513004N, 013447E [OGB] ON KINGFISHER CHART KE 151-2 [JULY 1968 EDN]. H2050/82 23.2.84 EXAM'D 8.11.83 IN 513004N, 013446E USING HIFIX 6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR. DCS3 HT 2.5MTRS. LYING NE/SW. DOES NOT REQUIRE TO BE WIRE-SWEPT. (HMS EGERIA, HI 123). - NM 655/84. H3936/88 15.2.90 LOCATED DURING AREA SEARCH. NOT EXAM'D CLOSELY. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 458). NCA. HH090/667/01 4.1.96 EXAM'D 16.7.95 IN 513006.13N, 013441.68E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 17.0MTRS, FOUL AT 17.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 22.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.7MTRS, LENGTH 55MTRS, ORIENTATION 210DEGS. DCS3 HT 2.8MTRS. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. LIES 055/235 DEGS. SMALL MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WK IS SEMI-BURIED & APPEARS TO BE NETTED. (OCEONICS, HI 667). - NM 1567/96. SEP 2017/000123580 13.9.17 EXAM'D 4.4.17 IN 5130.102N, 0134.691E [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 18.51MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS, LENGTH 22.2MTRS, WIDTH 5.6MTRS, HEIGHT 2.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 225/045 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 145MTRS, 2MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 215 DEGS. WRECK IS INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1518). AMEND TO DW 18.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 13, 2017

Circumstances of loss

SUNK IN MINE NETS.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 30.102 N,1 34.691 E
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FAQ

Where is the UC 21 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The UC 21 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 30.102 N,1 34.691 E.

How deep is the UC 21 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The UC 21 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 18.51 meters and is located at coordinates 51 30.102 N,1 34.691 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UC 21 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the UC 21 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the UC 21 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The UC 21 (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 27, 1917.

When was the wreck of the UC 21 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the UC 21 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the UC 21 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The UC 21 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UC 21 (POSSIBLY)?

The UC 21 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 511 tons.

What type of wreck is the UC 21 (POSSIBLY)?

The UC 21 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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