U 2506 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
U 2506 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 30.995 N,7 30.424 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.516583
  • Longitude: -7.507067
Wreck Depth 56 m
Water Depth 67 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name U 2506
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 77 m
Width 7 m
Draught 6
Sonar Length 62
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 6.2
Orientation 75
Tonnage 1621
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 5, 1946
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2014

Surveying Details

H0573/46 H0573/46 SUNK IN 553250N, 073810W. (OPERATION DEADLIGHT). H2265/73 13.6.73 H2265/73 13.6.73 INS AS USC 55MTRS. NC 2811. H2175/81 9.1.81 H2175/81 9.1.81 EXAM'D 28.11.79 IN 553101N, 073024W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 59 IN GEN DEPTH 65MTRS. DCS3 HT 6MTRS, LENGTH 75MTRS. LYING 065/245 DEGS. TYPICAL SUBMARINE CONTACT WITH WELL DEFINED FIN & MASTS. (HMS HYDRA, HI 21/79-80). BR STD. 25.4.07 25.4.07 WK LOCATED IN 5530.995N, 0730.424W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 67MTRS. LENGTH 62MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS, HT 6.2MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 075/295 DEGS. INTACT. NO SIGNIFICANT SCOUR. AMEND WK 59MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 8.2.13 8.2.13 NAMED AS U 2506. (WARSHIPS, U-BOATS & LINERS - GSI, 2012). 25.2.14 SEP 2014/000357199 25.2.14 LEAST DEPTH 56.90MTRS. (GSI). AMEND WK 56MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

A TYPE XXI ELECTRO BOAT. BUILT IN 1944 BY BLOHM & VOSS, HAMBURG. TWIN OIL ENGINES OF 2200 BHP FOR 12 KNOTS WITH A RANGE OF 11.150 MILES. SUNK IN OPERATION DEADLIGHT.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the U 2506 wreck located?

The U 2506 wreck is located at coordinates 55 30.995 N,7 30.424 W.

How deep is the U 2506 and where exactly is it located?

The U 2506 lies at a depth of about 56 meters and is located at coordinates 55 30.995 N,7 30.424 W.

How deep is the seabed around the U 2506?

The seabed around the U 2506 lies at approximately 67 meters deep.

When did the U 2506 sink?

The U 2506 sank on Jan 5, 1946.

When was the wreck of the U 2506 discovered?

The wreck of the U 2506 was discovered in 1945.

What country did the U 2506 belong to?

The U 2506 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 2506?

The U 2506 had a tonnage of 1621 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 2506?

The U 2506 is classified as a submarine.

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