Uc 49 (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Uc 49 (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 19.789 N,3 26.825 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.329817
  • Longitude: -3.447083
Wreck Depth 37 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UC 49 (PROBABLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 52.7 m
Width 5.2 m
Sonar Length 104
Sonar Width 16.1
Shadow Height 11.9
Orientation 95
Tonnage 511
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 8, 1918
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions ,,002.0,
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Surveying Details SUNK 4M SW OF BERRY HEAD. (DER KRIEG ZUR SEE). H4850/25 SUNK IN 501940N, 032609W. (DOCKET M022850/18). CHART AS NDW (1918). BR STD. H6025/39 22.8.39 WK 21FMS IN 501946N, 032648W. (HMS GLEANER). - FNM ACTION. H2502/51 24.4.51 WK IN 501947N, 032647W. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 20FMS, HT ABOVE SEABED 48FT. (HMS SEAGULL, 1950). CHART AS WK 20FMS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H2396/77 10.3.77 WK IN 501945N, 032647W [OGB] USING DECCA. AROUND 250FT LONG. NO GOOD SONAR RUN WAS MADE. LYING ABOUT 110DEGS ON ITS SIDE OR UPSIDE DOWN. CLEARANCE BY E/S 120FT REDUCED. RISE ABOUT 45FT. SEABED GENERALLY ABOUT 175FT. SHALLOW SCOUR. WK DIVED ON ONCE ONLY BY INEXPERIENCED DIVER IN BAD UNDERWATER VISIBILITY. PROPELLER IS POSSIBLY BUT NOT CERTAINLY NON-FERROUS. NO RUDDER POST OR RUDDER NEAR STERN. SHELL PLATING IS WELL ROTTED. SURVEY IN MAY 1975 USING SONAR, E/S AND DIVERS. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE, 10.2.77). NCA. H2061/82 14.9.83 EXAM'D 27 TO 29.3.83 IN 501945N, 032645W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37 IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2MTRS. DCS3 HT 13.7MTRS. LIES APPROX 060/240DEGS. GOOD SONAR & MAGNETOMETER CONTACT. (HMS HERALD, HI 132). AMEND TO WK 37MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H2923/83 2.10.84 LOCATED 10.5.84 IN 501945N, 032646W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37 IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS. LYING 098/278DEGS. NOT FULLY EXAMINED. (GARDLINE SURVEY LTD, HI 202). NCA. 30.4.13 EXAM'D 20.1.13 IN 5019.789N, 0326.825W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 37.1 IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 200MTRS ALONG 095/275 DEGS. LENGTH 104MTRS, WIDTH 16.1MTRS, HT 11.9MTRS. LIES 035/215 DEGS. INTACT, POSSIBLY LYING ON ITS SIDE. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369). RETAIN WK 37MTRS.
Last Amended Date May 8, 2013

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY DEPTH CHARGE ATTACK BY HMS OPOSSUM AND SEVEN MOTOR BOATS FROM RNC DARTMOUTH. (DER KRIEG ZUR SEE). ON PASSAGE TO LAY MINES OFF PLYMOUTH.

General Comments

INTACT, ?ON IT SIDE, SCOUR RUNS 095/275 DEGS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 19.789 N,3 26.825 W
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FAQ

Where is the UC 49 (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The UC 49 (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 19.789 N,3 26.825 W.

How deep is the UC 49 (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The UC 49 (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 37 meters and is located at coordinates 50 19.789 N,3 26.825 W.

How deep is the seabed around the UC 49 (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the UC 49 (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the UC 49 (PROBABLY) sink?

The UC 49 (PROBABLY) sank on Aug 8, 1918.

When was the wreck of the UC 49 (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the UC 49 (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the UC 49 (PROBABLY) belong to?

The UC 49 (PROBABLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UC 49 (PROBABLY)?

The UC 49 (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 511 tons.

What type of wreck is the UC 49 (PROBABLY)?

The UC 49 (PROBABLY) is classified as a submarine.

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