Uc 49 Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Uc 49 Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
54 53.007 N,0 48.101 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 60 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | UC 49 |
| Type | submarine |
| Flag | DE |
| Length | 52.7 m |
| Width | 5.2 m |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1918 |
| Last Detection Year | 2005 |
| Original Source | naval vessel |
| Surveying Details | SINKING POSN ALSO GIVEN AS 502015N, 032608, OFF BERRY HEAD. (DER KRIEG ZUR SEE). 27.2.70 SINKING POSN 545300N, 004600W NOT CONFIRMED. (NAVAL HISTORICAL BRANCH). 8.6.72 INS AS NDW. NE 1192. 1.8.77 SHOWN AS WK USCPA 46 MTRS. NC 1192. 15.8.05 DATA RE-ASSESSED. DELETE. |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 13, 2010 |
Circumstances of loss
SUNK BY DEPTH CHARGES FROM DESTROYER HMS OPPOSUM AND SEVEN MOTOR BOATS.
Nearby Wrecks:
- Voorwarts (Possibly) Wreck 3209.5 M
- Other Wreck 57547 3325.4 M
- Other Wreck 57177 3370.1 M
- Other Wreck 54027 4450.7 M
- Other Wreck 54038 5698.6 M
- Other Wreck 41871 5777.8 M
- Ottoland (Possibly) Wreck 6220.9 M
- Wayside Flower Wreck 6417.7 M
- Jytte (Possibly) Wreck 6906.8 M
- Gothia Wreck 7323.1 M
General Comments
SEE [18143]