U 3519 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
U 3519 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 15.293 N,12 4.497 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.254883
  • Longitude: 12.074950
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name U 3519 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 76.5 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 1819
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 2, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Dec 16, 1992

Simplified Wreck Survey

Historical survey records for the underwater wreck known as U 3519 (possibly) located at coordinates 54 15.293 N, 12 4.497 E in the Baltic Sea. The hydrographic history begins on May 17, 1945, when a danger was first noted at 541530N, 120426E. By May 20, 1946, the site was marked by three green conical buoys, which were later amended according to Leningrad notices on February 20, 1947. On February 20, 1952, the status was amended to foul and the buoys were deleted following Hamburg notices. Finally, on December 16, 1992, the wreck was designated to be expunged, amended to dead, and ordered for deletion from official charts.

Surveying Details

H2183/45 17.5.45 DW IN 541530N, 120426E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 1371/45. H2235/46 20.5.46 NOW MARKED BY 3 G CONICAL BUOYS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 1698/46. H2235/46 20.2.47 BUOYAGE AMENDED. (LENINGRAD NM 35/1072/46). - NM 441/47. H977/52 20.2.52 AMENDED TO FOUL. BUOYS DELETED. (HAMBURG NM 151/52). - NM 375/52. HH327/490/01 16.12.92 TO BE EXPUNGED. (HAMBURG NM (16)36/46/92). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 3750/92.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1944/5 BY SCHICHAU DANZIG. TWIN SHAFT, DIESEL ELECTRIC MOTORS. SIX TORPEDO TUBES, FOUR 30MM AA GUNS (2 X 2). MINED OFF WARNEMUNDE. (U 333, GERMAN SUBMARINES VOL 2).

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FAQ

Where is the U 3519 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The U 3519 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 15.293 N,12 4.497 E.

How deep is the seabed around the U 3519 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the U 3519 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the U 3519 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The U 3519 (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 2, 1945.

When was the wreck of the U 3519 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the U 3519 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the U 3519 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The U 3519 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the U 3519 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 3519 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1819 tons.

What type of wreck is the U 3519 (POSSIBLY)?

The U 3519 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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