Maritime record 2211 - U965 (POSSIBLY): THE MINCH

NB87SW 8001 8103 7321
N 58 35.5167 W 5 46.1

Quality of fix = SYL
Evidence = Echo sounder
Horizontal Datum = OGB
General water depth = 133
Orientation of keel/wreck = 020200

Circumstances of Loss Details
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The German submarine U965 was depth charged and sunk by HMS CONN.

Surveying Details
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The vessel sank approximately 23 miles W of Cape Wrath.
Source; German Submarines, vol 2.

1 August 1983. A small wreck, possibly a fishing vessel, was located at 58 35 31N, 005 46 06W. The least depth by echosounder was 130 metres in a general depth of 133 metres. The side scan sonar indicated a height of 3 metres, length of 20 metres (65 feet), and beam of 6 metres (196 feet). Report by Gardline Surveys, June report.

23 December 1983. The site was examined on 24 June 1983 at 58 35 31N, 005 46 06W, using echosounder and side scan sonar. The National Grid co ordinates gained were 181038E, 973224N or decca (n. scottish) red e 16.00, green a 38.85, purple e 51.00. The side scan sonar trace indicated a length of 65 metres (213.2 feet), and beam of 6 metres (19.6 feet).
Report by MV RESOLUTION, Gardline Surveys.

The site shows up on the bottom texture tracing with its keel orientated 020/200 degrees. Other details as in entry of 1 August 1983, above.

Hydrographic Office, 1995.