Uc 68 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 68 Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
51 15.03 N,1 56.89 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 35 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | UC 68 |
| Type | submarine |
| Flag | DE |
| Length | 52.7 m |
| Width | 5.2 m |
| Tonnage | 511 |
| Tonnage Type | displacement |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Apr 5, 1917 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1917 |
| Last Detection Year | 2007 |
| Original Source | unknown |
| Surveying Details | SUNK IN APPROX 511500N, 015700E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H4988/71 29.11.71 NOT LOCATED AFTER CLOSE SOUNDING & SONAR WITH SIDE-SCAN. GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. LIES IN MARKED SANDWAVE AREA & IS PROBABLY COMPLETELY COVERED. (HMS FOX). RETAIN DEAD. NCA. HH091/159/01 30.7.07 NOT LOCATED BY M/B & MAGNETOMTER. (OSAE, HI 1159). NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Oct 9, 2000 |
Circumstances of loss
TORPEDOED BY BRITISH SUBMARINE C7.
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