I 505 (U-219)(Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
I 505 (u-219)(possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 31 S,104 54.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -6.516667
  • Longitude: 104.908333
Water Depth 1700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name I 505 (U-219)(POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1946
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1142/46 27.3.46 SUBMARINE POSSIBLY I.505 [FORMERLY U-219] REPORTED SCUTTLED IN 063100S, 1045430E IN 800FMS [1600MTRS+)]. (CINC E INDIA, MESSAGE TO ADMIRALTY DTD 16.2.46). NCA, FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jul 11, 2019

Circumstances of loss

16.2.46 VESSEL, BELIEVED TO BE U-219 WHICH WAS TAKEN OVER BY THE JAPANESE AS I.505 IN MAY 1945, WAS APPARENTLY SCUTTLED OFF SUNDRA STRAIT IN VERY DEEP WATER BY ALLIED FORCES AFTER THE CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES. THIS IS AT VARIANCE WITH DOCUMENTED INFORMATION THAT SUGGESTS I.505 [U-219] SURRENDERED AT DJAKARTA IN AUGUST 1945 & WAS LATER BROKEN UP IN 1948. (CINC E INDIA STATION MESSAGE DTD 16.2.46; DIE DEUTSCHEN KRIEGSSCHIFFE 1815-1945 VOL.3).

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FAQ

Where is the I 505 (U-219)(POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The I 505 (U-219)(POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 6 31 S,104 54.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the I 505 (U-219)(POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the I 505 (U-219)(POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 1700 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the I 505 (U-219)(POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the I 505 (U-219)(POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1946.

What type of wreck is the I 505 (U-219)(POSSIBLY)?

The I 505 (U-219)(POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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