Uc 77 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Uc 77 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 3.281 N,1 16.548 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.054683
  • Longitude: 1.275800
Wreck Depth 18.12 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UC 77 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 49.5 m
Width 5.2 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 38
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 3.1
Orientation 50
Tonnage 493
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 10, 1918
Bottom Texture 4,7,17
Original Detection Year 1960
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H5824/60 3.3.61 LEAST E/S DEPTH 61FT. FIXED BY DECCA. (HMS SCOTT, 20.5.60). H5824/60 26.4.61 LOCATED 111.5DEGS, 3.4M FROM FOLKESTONE LT, MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S CLOSE SE. DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 41FT, FOUL AT 43FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 53 IN GEN DEPTH 70FT. FIXED BY DECCA. (HMS EGERIA, 10.4.61). CHART AS WK 6FMS 5FT WITH LT BUOY CLOSE SE. - NM 1026/61. H5824/60 30.9.63 WK DISPERSED & SWEPT CLEAR TO LEAST DEPTH OF 45FT. (TH, 25.7.63). AMEND TO SW 7FMS 3FT. - NM 2032/63. 7.9.73 NOW CHARTED AS SW 13.0MTRS [LAT]. NC 1892. H4199/78 16.8.78 LOCATED 19.10.77 IN 510315N, 011638E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.5 IN GEN DEPTH 22.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.2MTRS, LENGTH 46MTRS. LYING 060/240DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). CHART AS WK 18MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H1310/82/22 21.9.82 IDENTIFIED AS SUBMARINE. SITTING UPRIGHT WITH CONNING TOWER BROKEN OFF. GUN IN SITU. BOW & OUTER HULL EXTENSIVELY DAMAGED. (P G WEATHERLEY, 15.9.82). NCA. HH090/921/01 28.11.00 EXAM'D 15.10.00 IN 5103.277N, 0116.547E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 18.3, FOUL 18.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.2 IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 37MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS. DCS3 HT 4MTRS. LIES 093/293 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. NO DEBRIS. (NP 1016, HI 921). AMEND TO SW 18.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000091760 19.01.17 EXAM'D 10.09.16; IN 5103.281N, 0116.548E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.12MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS, LENGTH 38MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS, HEIGHT 3.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 050/230 DEGS. WRECK IS INTACT AND PROBABLY LIES ON ITS STARBOARD SIDE. (GARDLINE, HI 1496). AMEND DW 18.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 19, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY WESER AG, BREMEN. OIL ENGINES OF 250 BHP, TWIN SHAFT. 2 X BOW & 1 X STERN TORPEDO TUBES. 1 X 8.8CM GUN. ON DIVING TO GET THROUGH THE DOVER BARRAGE LEFT A TRAIL OF AIR BUBBLES AND LEAKING OIL. WAS DEPTH CHARGED BY DOVER PATROL DRIFTERS HM SHIPS KESSINGLAND AND GOLDEN GAIN.

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FAQ

Where is the UC 77 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The UC 77 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 3.281 N,1 16.548 E.

How deep is the UC 77 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The UC 77 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 18.12 meters and is located at coordinates 51 3.281 N,1 16.548 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UC 77 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the UC 77 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the UC 77 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The UC 77 (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 10, 1918.

When was the wreck of the UC 77 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the UC 77 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1960.

What country did the UC 77 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The UC 77 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UC 77 (POSSIBLY)?

The UC 77 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 493 tons.

What type of wreck is the UC 77 (POSSIBLY)?

The UC 77 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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