Uc 51 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Uc 51 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 8.403 N,3 41.533 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.140050
  • Longitude: -3.692217
Wreck Depth 59 m
Water Depth 66 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UC 51
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 52.7 m
Width 5.2 m
Sonar Length 35
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 5.4
Orientation 45
Tonnage 511
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 1, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 19.11.75 19.11.75 CHARTED AS USC PA 27FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2649. H1936/80 1.10.81 H1936/80 1.10.81 EXAM'D 16.3.81 IN 500821N, 034130W [OGB] TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 59 IN GEN DEPTH 66MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.7MTRS. ABOUT 40MTRS LONG, LYING NE/SW, GIVING FAIR SONAR RESPONSE FROM ALL DIRNS. (HMS BEAGLE HI 5/81). AMEND TO WK 59MTRS. BR STD. 6.3.01 6.3.01 THIS IS THE UC 51 WHICH ENTERED A MINEFIELD WHICH HAD BEEN LAID THE PREVIOUS WEEK. STERN HAS BEEN BLOWN OFF. MINES REMAIN IN THE BOAT. (I MCCARTNEY, TELECON). HH091/059/01 4.5.05 HH091/059/01 4.5.05 EXAM'D 19.7.04 IN 5008.403N, 0341.533W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 59.9 IN GEN DEPTH 66.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 35MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 5.4MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). RETAIN WK 59MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 4, 2005

Circumstances of loss

OIL ENGINES, TWIN SHAFT. PASSAGE BRUGES FOR PATROL AND RETURN. SUNK BY HM DESTROYER FIREDRAKE. ALL HANDS LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the UC 51 wreck located?

The UC 51 wreck is located at coordinates 50 8.403 N,3 41.533 W.

How deep is the UC 51 and where exactly is it located?

The UC 51 lies at a depth of about 59 meters and is located at coordinates 50 8.403 N,3 41.533 W.

How deep is the seabed around the UC 51?

The seabed around the UC 51 lies at approximately 66 meters deep.

When did the UC 51 sink?

The UC 51 sank on Nov 1, 1917.

When was the wreck of the UC 51 discovered?

The wreck of the UC 51 was discovered in 1975.

What country did the UC 51 belong to?

The UC 51 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UC 51?

The UC 51 had a tonnage of 511 tons.

What type of wreck is the UC 51?

The UC 51 is classified as a submarine.

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