Uc 46 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Uc 46 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 7.194 N,1 29.967 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.119900
  • Longitude: 1.499450
Wreck Depth 32.74 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UC 46 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 52.7 m
Width 5.2 m
Sonar Length 37
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 2
Orientation 180
Tonnage 480
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 8, 1917
Bottom Texture 4,7
Original Detection Year 1960
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H5824/60 3.3.61 WK LOCATED IN 510706N, 013000E USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 94FT. (HMS SCOTT, 11.5.60). CHART AS NDW. LC 1828. H5824/60 14.11.61 OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 69FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 110FT IN GEN DEPTH 125FT. (HMS SCOTT, 13.4.61). 26.6.68 AMENDED TO WK 18FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1828 & LC 1892. H4667/70 31.12.70 LOCATED IN 510713N, 012959E [EUR] USING HI-FIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 30.8 IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. NEGLIGIBLE SCOUR. SEABED SLOPING. GOOD SONAR CONTACT FROM ALL DIRECTIONS. TIME DID NOT PERMIT SWEEPING. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 20/70). CHART AS WK 15FMS IN 510708N, 013000E [OGB]. - NM 113/71. H5197/70 11.8.71 LOCATED IN 510713.2N, 012959.3E [EUR] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 30.6 FOUL AT 30.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31 IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. SCOUR 35MTRS [LAT]. SEABED IRREGULAR AND ROCKY. LIES 170/350DEGS, APPROX 125FT LONG. (HMS FAWN, HN). AMEND TO SW 17FMS. - NM 1285/71. 15.6.72 NOW CHARTED AS SW 30.5MTRS. NC 1828. 20.6.78 CONTACT CONFIRMED AS POSSIBLE SUB. (E GILES, JUNE 1978). COULD BE UC 46. (UB INTELLIGENCE). H4453/72 20.4.79 EXAM'D 20 & 24.4.78 IN 510713N, 013007E USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 30.8 IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.1MTRS, LYING NW/SE. SONAR RESPONSE NOT GOOD. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 53/77). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH IN REVISED POSN. R/P. HH090/606/01 1.2.94 LOCATED 29.10.93 IN VICINITY OF CHARTED POSN. NOT EXAMINED. GAVE GOOD SONAR RESPONSE. DCS3 HT 2.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 606). NCA. SEP 2016/000091760 24.01.17 EXAM'D ON 07.09.16; IN 5107.194N, 0129.967E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 32.74MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. LENGTH 37MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 2MTRS, ORIENTATION 180/000DEGS. NO SCOUR. UNKNOWN MAGNETIC ANOMALY. STRONG SONAR SIGNAL. WK IS DEGRADED. (GARDLINE, HI 1496). AMEND NDW 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2017

Circumstances of loss

RAMMED AND DEPTH CHARGED BY HMS LIBERTY IN DOVER STRAITS.

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FAQ

Where is the UC 46 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The UC 46 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 7.194 N,1 29.967 E.

How deep is the UC 46 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The UC 46 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 32.74 meters and is located at coordinates 51 7.194 N,1 29.967 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UC 46 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the UC 46 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the UC 46 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The UC 46 (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 8, 1917.

When was the wreck of the UC 46 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the UC 46 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1960.

What country did the UC 46 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The UC 46 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UC 46 (POSSIBLY)?

The UC 46 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 480 tons.

What type of wreck is the UC 46 (POSSIBLY)?

The UC 46 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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