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Historical wreck report with depth and condition.
Dive Spot Guide•
UB1195
UB1195 is a German Type VIIC submarine wreck in the English Channel.
Local operator required
A local Selsey center is the practical way to reach and time the wreck.
Boat-accessed Selsey wreck with a separated conning tower, tide-driven visibility, and classic wreck life.
About UB1195
UB1195 is a German Type VIIC submarine wreck in the English Channel off Selsey, sunk in April 1945 by depth charges. The wreck sits upright with a separated, leaning conning tower and broken steel structure, making it a true wreck dive rather than a reef wall. Divers plan it by boat with local support, and Channel tides, visibility swings, and wreck preservation all shape the dive. Crabs, lobsters, and conger eels are common around the hull.
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Research Estimate At UB1195
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 5m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentModerate current
Where Is UB1195?
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Community sourced coordinates.
UB1195 Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
30m - 34m
Depth Note
Wreck reported around 30-34 metres deep.
Best Season
Late spring and early autumn usually offer the best windows, though the site is dived year-round.
Typical Conditions
A Channel wreck with 3-8m visibility, seasonal water temperatures, and currents that make planning important.
Safety & Access At UB1195
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Use wreck-diving precautions, especially where the conning tower is separated and the structure is deteriorating.
Access Restrictions
Boat access from Selsey is the practical way to dive UB1195, and local dive-center support helps with timing and approach.
Legal Notes
Follow local wreck-diving and navigation rules, and plan for tides and conditions when setting the dive.
Local Intel For UB1195
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A deeper wreck dive with a separated conning tower, broken structure, and lots of surfaces to inspect. Good trim matters because the wreck is deteriorating.
Freediving
Not a freedive target; the depth and wreck profile make it a scuba site.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is not practical here; the wreck sits well below the surface.
Wildlife at UB1195
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At UB1195
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At UB1195
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility5m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
