U 2544 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
U 2544 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 17.341 N,11 46.279 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.289017
  • Longitude: 11.771317
Wreck Depth 22 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name U 2544 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 76.5 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 1600
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 5, 1945
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1952
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2021

Surveying Details

2.10.52 REPORTED AS DANGER TO NAVIGATION IN 541721N, 114618E. (DNI). INS DW (REPD). NC 2364. H5323/57 16.12.57 TO BE EXPUNGED. (ROSTOCK NM 3021). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 2977/57. 16.12.57 EXISTENCE DOUBTFUL [NO POSN QUOTED ON M/S RECORD]. (ROSTOCK NM 2761/57). INS AS NDW ED. BR STD. HH327/350/01 5.6.91 WK, SWEPT TO 22.4MTRS, IN 541723N, 114620E. (HAMBURG NM (16)36/18/91). INS AS WK SW 22.4MTRS [12FMS] IN AMENDED POSN. BR STD. 8.6.92 SHOWN ON GERMAN 163 [1992 EDN]. HH100/351/06 29.10.92 WK IN 541723N, 114620E DIVED ON. FOUND TO BE VERY OLD SAILING VESSEL OR BARGE. STANDS ONLY A FEW FEET ABOVE A MURKY BOTTOM. LENGTH APPROX 30MTRS, BEAM 5MTRS. (J COULON, 14.10.92). NCA. SEP 2006/000381322 25.10.06 SHOWN AS WK SW 21.5MTRS IN 5417.341N, 1146.279E [WGD] ON GERMAN 163 [6TH EDN 2006]. INS AS SW 21.5MTRS IN AMENDED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED OFF AAHUS. (GERMAN SUBS, VOL.2).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 17.341 N,11 46.279 E
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FAQ

Where is the U 2544 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The U 2544 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 17.341 N,11 46.279 E.

How deep is the U 2544 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The U 2544 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 22 meters and is located at coordinates 54 17.341 N,11 46.279 E.

How deep is the seabed around the U 2544 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the U 2544 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the U 2544 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The U 2544 (POSSIBLY) sank on May 5, 1945.

When was the wreck of the U 2544 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 2544 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1952.

What country did the U 2544 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The U 2544 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 2544 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 2544 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1600 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 2544 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 2544 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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