Uc 63 (Probably) 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 63 (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 22.95 N,1 59.92 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.382500
- Longitude: 1.998667
|
| Water Depth |
38 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
UC 63 (PROBABLY) |
|
Type
|
submarine
|
| Flag |
DE |
| Length |
52.7 m |
| Width |
5.2 m |
| Draught |
33.8 |
| Tonnage |
511 |
| Tonnage Type |
displacement |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 1, 1917
|
| Original Detection Year |
1974 |
| Last Detection Year |
1995 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 31, 2003 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
Underwater wreck status report for the obstruction identified as UC 63 (PROBABLY). The wreck is officially classified as dead and non-existent at its formerly reported coordinates of 51 22.95 N, 1 59.92 E. Located in the North Sea off the coast of the United Kingdom, this site has been subject to extensive hydrographic surveys to verify its existence. Despite initial historical reports placing the vessel at 51 23.00 N, 02 00.00 E, multiple modern search operations have failed to locate any structural remains, welded steel sections, or evidence of a shipwreck. Comprehensive surveys conducted between 1995 and 2020 using multibeam sonar, magnetometer scanning, and routine area searches yielded no indication of ferrous material or underwater obstructions. Current data confirms the site is characterized by rippled sand and contains no identifiable wreck debris. The wreck status is officially amended to dead, confirming that the obstruction does not exist in the listed position.
Surveying Details
11.7.74 POSN GIVEN AS 512300N, 020000E. (U BOAT INTELLIGENCE, SUPPLIED BY E GILES). 2.8.93 POSN GIVEN AS 512300N, 020000E. (DIE DEUTSCHEN KRIEGSSCHIFFE 1915-1945). NCA. HH090/645/01 30.8.95 NOT LOCATED DURING ROUTINE AREA SEARCH. NO INDICATION ON MAGNETOMETER OR ANY FERROUS MATERIAL. RECORDS OF GOOD QUALITY. WRECK DOES NOT EXIST IN LISTED POSN. (NP 1016, HI 645). AMENDED TO DEAD. HH090/771/01 31.7.98 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 771). HH091/159/01 7.8.07 NOT LOCATED BY M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (OSAE, HI 1159). IN AREA OF RIPPLED SAND. NCA. SEP 2020/000000398 4.1.20 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1656). NFA.
Circumstances of loss
TORPEDOED BY BRITISH SUBMARINE E52 WITH THE LOSS OF 26 LIVES.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 22.95 N,1 59.92 E
Uc 63 (Probably) on Wreck Map
Uc 63 (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the UC 63 (PROBABLY) wreck located?
The UC 63 (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 22.95 N,1 59.92 E.
How deep is the seabed around the UC 63 (PROBABLY)?
The seabed around the UC 63 (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 38 meters deep.
When did the UC 63 (PROBABLY) sink?
The UC 63 (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 1, 1917.
When was the wreck of the UC 63 (PROBABLY) discovered?
The wreck of the UC 63 (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1974.
What country did the UC 63 (PROBABLY) belong to?
The UC 63 (PROBABLY) belonged to DE.
What was the tonnage of the UC 63 (PROBABLY)?
The UC 63 (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 511 tons.
What type of wreck is the UC 63 (PROBABLY)?
The UC 63 (PROBABLY) is classified as a submarine.