U 534 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status lifted
U 534 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 50.92 N,11 47.313 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.848667
  • Longitude: 11.788550
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name U 534
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 76.8 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1144
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 5, 1945
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source other
Surveying Details (NO DATE) SUNK IN 565900N, 114800E, APPROX. (U 333 P.237). SUNK IN 563900N, 114800E, APPROX. (DIEDEUTSCHEN KRIEGSSCHIFFE, VOL.3). LOCATED IN 564500N, 115200E, APPROX. (SEARCH FIND AND KILL, P.63). NCA. 6.10.86 LOCATED INTACT IN 65MTRS OF WATER NE OF ANHOLT. FURTHER DETAILS WILL BE FORWARDED. (S HENSON, TELECON). HH162/350/01 13.3.89 WK, WITH LEAST DEPTH ABOUT 60MTRS, IN 565057N, 114723E. (DANISH NM 256(T)/89). NCA YET. HH162/350/01 15.11.89 WK 60MTRS [33FMS], IN 565057N, 114732E. (DANISH NM 1298/89). BR STD. 7.6.93 LOCATED ALMOST INTACT IN ONE OF THE DEEPEST PARTS OF THE KATTEGAT, N OF ANHOLT. SALVAGE CONSORTIUM INTEND TO RAISE WRECK TO DISPLAY AT A MUSEUM. (THE TIMES, 5.6.93). 22.7.93 TO BE RAISED BY SMIT INTERNATIONAL 'TAKLIFT 1'. (LL 21.7.93). HH333/420/01 28.7.93 TO BE RAISED FROM 565100N, 114724E ON ABOUT 10.8.93. DURING SALVAGE OPS ALL UNAUTHORISED PASSAGE AND FISHING PROHIBITED BETWEEN A: 570000N, 113918E; B: 565318N, 114400E, C: 565318N, 112918E & D: 570000N, 112900E. WK WILL BE MOVED TO 565618N, 113848E. HERE ANY AMMUNITION FOUND ONBOARD WILL BE DETONATED. WORK IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED BY 31.8.93. (DANISH NM 1112(P)/93). NCA. HH333/420/01 22.9.93 HSALVAGE OPS COMPLETE. WK REMOVED. (DANISH NM 1348/93). AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Sep 22, 1993

Circumstances of loss

1 X 4.1INCH, 1 X 37MM, 2 X 20MM GUNS, SIX X 21INCH TORPEDO TUBES (4 FWD, 2 AFT). SUNK BY RAF LIBERATOR AIRCRAFT OF NO.86 SQUADRON WHILE ON PASSAGE KIEL FOR NORWAY. (GERMAN SUBMARINES 1).

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FAQ

Where is the U 534 wreck located?

The U 534 wreck is located at coordinates 56 50.92 N,11 47.313 E.

How deep is the U 534 and where exactly is it located?

The U 534 lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 56 50.92 N,11 47.313 E.

How deep is the seabed around the U 534?

The seabed around the U 534 lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When did the U 534 sink?

The U 534 sank on May 5, 1945.

When was the wreck of the U 534 discovered?

The wreck of the U 534 was discovered in 1986.

What country did the U 534 belong to?

The U 534 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 534?

The U 534 had a tonnage of 1144 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 534?

The U 534 is classified as a submarine.

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