Maritime record DUN 185 - Possible remains of a German submarine
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | TM 5185 7022 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM57SW |
| Civil Parish | DUNWICH, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
POSSIBLE REMAINS OF GERMAN SUBMARINE, 1918
Status: Site
Horizontal Datum: OGB
Vertical Datum: LAT
Quality of Depth: SWS
Method of Fix: HF6
Depth-charged and sunk by HM Drifter Ocean Rambler. Identity
unknown. Sank 3.5 miles off Southwold.
20-NOV-1977 Wreck located in 52 16 18.0N, 001 42 38.0E. Echosounder
depth 11m. Appears to lie N/S. Height approximately 18ft above
seabed. Scour on S side.
11-DEC-1984 Examined. Least echosounder depth 11.7m.
06-DEC-1984 Known locally as "the submarine". Position 52 16 20.0N,
001 42 41.0E. Least echosounder depth 11.7 in general depth 16 to
16.5m. Scour depth 17.3m. Side scan sonar height 4.4 to 5.0m,
length 85m, breadth 15m, approximately. Lying 025/205 degrees.
19-MAY-1986 Dived in almost nil visibility and found wreck
well-covered with nets, making it a dangerous dive.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF60140 Source Unchecked: Hydrographic Office wreck index. 1993. Hydrographic Office wreck index.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
May 30 2022 6:32PM