Uko (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Uko (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
58 12.16 N,5 26.31 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.202667
  • Longitude: 5.438500
Water Depth 310 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UKO (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag PA
Sonar Length 75
Shadow Height 8
Tonnage 757
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 19, 1939
Bottom Texture Clay
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H1819/40 11.6.40 APPROX SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 581200N, 052630E. 30.8.88 NDW SHOWN IN 581212N, 052624E [EUR] ON NORWEGIAN FISHERIES CHART 5804-3 [1986] EDN. NCA, PLOTS IN APPROX 310MTRS. 15.11.91 NDW LOCATED IN 581209N, 052625.5E [EUR]. HEIGHT 8MTRS, LENGTH 75MTRS, ON LEVEL BOTTOM. (NORWEGIAN WRECK RECORDS, 1985). 13.10.04 NOT SHOWN ON NORWEGIAN 306 [OCT 2002 REPRINT]. NCA, AMENDED TO DEAD. 22.2.05 SHOWN AS NDW IN 5812.160N, 0526.310E [WGD]. (CHART BRANCH DECISION) AMENDED BACK TO LIVE. NC 281. SEP 2011/000082425 20.6.11 NOT SHOWN ON NO2B0408 [EDN 2.0]. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jan 17, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY AIRCRAFT ABOUT 80M S OF UTSIRA. PASSAGE DENMARK FOR ENGLAND. (LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the UKO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The UKO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 12.16 N,5 26.31 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UKO (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the UKO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 310 meters deep.

When did the UKO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The UKO (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 19, 1939.

When was the wreck of the UKO (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the UKO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1939.

What country did the UKO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The UKO (POSSIBLY) belonged to PA.

What cargo was the UKO (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The UKO (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the UKO (POSSIBLY)?

The UKO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 757 tons.

What type of wreck is the UKO (POSSIBLY)?

The UKO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.