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
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.
Last Amended Date Sep 24, 2008

Circumstances of loss

DEPTH CHARGED BY RAF SQUADRON 244 BLENHEIM BOMBER AIRCRAFT. 1 SURVIVOR. (GERMAN SUBMARINES VOL.1 & C. HURNDALL)

General Comments

BOW SECTION SLIGHTLY INTO SEABED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 25 21.739 N,56 46.263 E
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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.

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