U 533 Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
U 533 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
25 21.739 N,56 46.263 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 25.362317
- Longitude: 56.771050
|
| Wreck Depth |
101 m
|
| Water Depth |
107 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
U 533 |
|
Type
|
submarine
|
| Flag |
DE |
| Length |
76.8 m |
| Width |
6.9 m |
| Draught |
4.7 |
| Sonar Length |
44 |
| Orientation |
90 |
| Tonnage |
1247 |
| Tonnage Type |
displacement |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Oct 16, 1943
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Scour Dimensions |
,,001.0, |
| Original Detection Year |
1978 |
| Last Detection Year |
2007 |
| Original Source |
survey vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 24, 2008 |
Surveying Details
H3576/77 22.8.78 H3576/77 22.8.78 LOCATED 29.3.78 IN 252142N 564612E, USING HF6. CLOSE SOUNDED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 101MTRS IN GEN DEPTH OF 107MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. LYING E/W, LENGTH 44MTRS APPROX. (HMS HYDRA H525, NEW WRECK B, HI 1/77/80) BR STD. 1.10.80 1.10.80 [NAE] POSN: 252136N, 564609E. NC 2888. 18.3.83 18.3.83 [WGC] POSN: 252142N, 564612E. NC 2851. 8.4.92 8.4.92 [WGD] POSN: 252142N, 564612E. NC 3521. HH100/351/18 31.1.02 HH100/351/18 31.1.02 LOCATED USING HIGH RESOLUTION SIDE SCAN SONAR, EASILY IDENTIFIABLE AS U 533. BOW SECTION SLIGHTLY INTO SEABED, STERN SECTION RISES A FEW METRES ABOVE SEABED. PROPELLOR IS IDENTIFIABLE ON THE TRACE. PLANS IN HAND TO DIVE AND FILM WK IN NEAR FUTURE. (C HURNDALL E-MAIL DTD 29.1.02) NCA. HH488/400/05 10.4.02 HH488/400/05 10.4.02 LOCATED IN CHARTED POSN 2521.70N, 5646.20E [WGD]. DIFFICULT TO LOCATE, DETECTED BY UNDERWATER SONAR, AS VISIBILITY TOO POOR FOR DIVERS TO ACTUALLY SEE WK. CONDITIONS ARE IMPROVING WITH WARMING TEMPERATURES AND VESSEL WILL BE DIVED AGAIN IN NEAR FUTURE. (C HURNDALL, E-MAIL DTD 6.4.02). 24.9.08 24.9.08 DIVED IN 2007 & LOCATED IN 2521.739N, 5646.263E [WGD]. CONNING TOWER & DECK GUN INTACT, SOME PLATES ARE STARTING TO BREAK UP BUT THE PRESSURE HULL IS INTACT. (W LEEMAN, E-MAIL DTD 23.9.08). INSERT IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
DEPTH CHARGED BY RAF SQUADRON 244 BLENHEIM BOMBER AIRCRAFT. 1 SURVIVOR. (GERMAN SUBMARINES VOL.1 & C. HURNDALL)
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
25 21.739 N,56 46.263 E
U 533 on Wreck Map
U 533 Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the U 533 wreck located?
The U 533 wreck is located at coordinates 25 21.739 N,56 46.263 E.
How deep is the U 533 and where exactly is it located?
The U 533 lies at a depth of about 101 meters and is located at coordinates 25 21.739 N,56 46.263 E.
How deep is the seabed around the U 533?
The seabed around the U 533 lies at approximately 107 meters deep.
When did the U 533 sink?
The U 533 sank on Oct 16, 1943.
When was the wreck of the U 533 discovered?
The wreck of the U 533 was discovered in 1978.
What country did the U 533 belong to?
The U 533 belonged to DE.
What was the tonnage of the U 533?
The U 533 had a tonnage of 1247 tons.
What type of wreck is the U 533?
The U 533 is classified as a submarine.
General Comments
BOW SECTION SLIGHTLY INTO SEABED