U-550 Wreck

Field Value
U-550 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 9.000 N,69 44.000 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.150000
  • Longitude: -69.733330
Reported Year 1944
Name U-550
Type submarine
Flag Germany
Length 76.8 m
Width 6.8 m
Draught 4.7
Tonnage 1232
Tonnage Type gross
Date Sunk Apr 15, 1944

Circumstances of loss

DEPTH CHARGED BY "USS GRANDY, JOYCE, PETERSON

General Comments

Owner: German Navy, Year Built: 1942, Where Built: Hamburg, Germany, Construction: Steel, Home Port: Hamburg, Germany, Departure Port: Lorient, France, Destination Port: War Patrol, Master: Klaus Hanert, Crew: 56, Lives Lost: 44, Misc Information: 12 survivors

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FAQ

Where is the U-550 wreck located?

The U-550 wreck is located at coordinates 40 9.000 N,69 44.000 W.

When did the U-550 sink?

The U-550 sank on Apr 15, 1944.

What country did the U-550 belong to?

The U-550 belonged to Germany.

What was the tonnage of the U-550?

The U-550 had a tonnage of 1232 tons.

What type of wreck is the U-550?

The U-550 is classified as a submarine.

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