U-85 took a patrol station between Newfoundland and Nova Scotia and had no luck until January 21 when Greger fired four torpedoes at what was judged to be a 10,000 ton steamer. There youll also find a 3D model of U-85, a photomosaic, a video, site plan, and dive slate. The U-852 was itself sunk on May 3 1944 by British aircraft off the coast of Somalia. They both received a reduced sentence of prison terms. Just south of Nags Head, North Carolina, U-85 waited in shallow water near the Bodie Island Lighthouse, looking for potential targets. The site is heavily encrusted with coralline algae and supports an array of cnidarians, such as sea anemones and corals. During this time, Roper believed it had another sonar contact and not wanting to take any chances of another possible U-boat, Roper rode right through the mass of sailors in the water and dropped an additional 11 depth charges. Go to: Forum List Message List New Topic Search Log In Print View Re: U-852`s wreck The crew was interned and sent to POW camps, after which they were charged when the war ended. A set of pages designed to provide a good overview on the monumental battle that took place on the high seas during World War One. Website owner: Office of National Marine Sanctuaries | National Ocean Service | NOAA | Department of Commerce. You are using an out of date browser. The outer hull is gone at the bow, exposing the pressure hull and the four forward torpedo tubes. In 1927, Hawaiian Steamship Company sold her again, this time to C.H. Read about one of the most interesting events of the U-boat of WWII when Heinz-Wilhelm Eck of U-852 ordered the wreck of the torpedoed merchant Peleus destroyed with machine-gun fire. She sank 38 ships totaling 217,751 tons, including 14. However, the wreck site is likely the U-boat most frequently dived by recreational divers. The information listed on this site is to be used as a reference and is only our opinion/suggestion. Kapitn Leutnant Heinz Wilhelm Eck of U-852 was indicted and sentenced to death by firing squad at the Nuremberg Tribunal on November 30 1945. Even as the crewman were reaching their battle stations, the Wellingtons were starting their second strafing run. U-85's second patrol started and finished in Lorient, but was unremarkable. One of the most successful Hunter-Killers of WWII. The U-853 was a type IXC/40 German submarine launched on March 11, 1943, and commissioned June 25 that same year. The U-853, which had earlier in the war fought off an attack from two British Swordfish torpedo bombers and had recently sunk the American patrol craft the PE-56, was now lurking in Rhode Island Sound. The bodies were brought back to Norfolk and later that evening, they were buried in Hampton National Cemetery in Hampton, Virginia with full military honors under the cover of darkness. [3] However more recent commentary surmised that Gustafson had not hit her, and her loss is currently unexplained. They were convicted at a British military tribunal in Hamburg, (held concurrently during the Nuremberg Trials) for killing the survivors of the torpedoed Greek steamer Peleus in 1944. The much smaller stern section lies approximately 1,800 feet further south. The history behind this site has been televised and featured on the History Channel and is one of North Carolina's best-known dive sites. Kptlt. After taking on fuel and fresh provisions, Greger was ready to take U-85 on a second war patrol, but this one too was a very frustrating and disappointing patrol. Those charged were Heinz Eck, August Hoffmann, Walter Weisspfennig, Hans Richard Lenz and Wolfgang Schwender. Rathke attempted to carry out at least one attack, but depth charges kept him from being successful. U-852. This page covers the events related to U-boats since 1945, including boats taken over by the allies after the war and their eventual fate. Two other officers of U-852, the 2WO and the doctor were also indicted and shot. During the journey, Eck torpedoed and sank the Greek tramp steamer, SS Peleus . The gap between the two vessels closed, and a surface engagement ensued. May 2 1944, U-852 beached on Cape Gardefui after attack by RAF aircraft. The survivors of U-352 were later interrogated and remained in various prisoner of war camps for the duration of the war, often intermingling with survivors from U-701. 650 Castro Street [1], The submarine had a maximum surface speed of 17.9 knots (33.2km/h; 20.6mph) and a maximum submerged speed of 8 knots (15km/h; 9.2mph). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration After having spent 43 days in the North Atlantic and being occasionally depth charged by planes, the U-85 found little and attacked nothing. [13], Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}3555N 7513W / 35.917N 75.217W / 35.917; -75.217. Image courtesy of Kraken Robotics. This year, Scuba Diver Life and NOAA are partnering to profile 12 different ships in the Graveyard of the Atlantic. Significance: U-352 is significant to American military history, maritime history and historic archaeology as it was the first U-boat sunk by the United States Coast Guard off the American East Coast during World War II's Battle of the Atlantic. Image showing the location of the main wreckage of the Black Point relative to a smaller section of the ship's stern, approximately 1,800 feet south. U-85 embarked on its third war patrol on January 8, 1942. Their suspicions were confirmed when the crew witnessed the track of a torpedo narrowly missing them. The boat was capable of operating at depths of up to 200 metres (660ft). 1361 et seq.) [4] After being left unable to dive due to damage from aerial depth charges, she headed for the coast of Somalia. Fifty-eight were captured by the Somaliland Camel Corps and local militia. He joined the Kriegsmarine in April 1943 as part of Crew 34. The boat attempted to run south on the surface and fired its stern torpedo at Roper when the range closed to 700 yards (640m). Did they finally blow it up and leave the wreckage behind? After completing his training in 1937 he spent five years on minesweepers, commanding one from 1939. By May 5, 1945, Adolph Hitler had committed suicide in his bunker in Berlin and Grand Admiral Karl Donitz was helping negotiate the terms of the Nazi surrender. This triggered a hunt for the U-boat, but in a surprising twist, Frmsdorf did not flee the scene. Roper then dropped a pattern of 11 depth charges where U-85 had disappeared beneath the surface. Today, the submarine lies on the ocean floor almost within sight of the former Newport Torpedo Station which helped develop and test the underwater technology used to destroy it. Does anyone know, what happened to U-852`s wreck, when Allies` investigation was finished? Eck, despite his mission, decided to attack the ship. This site was discovered in 1974 by Olympus owner and Captain, George Purifoy, and several friends. Rathke moved into position twice, each time firing a torpedo from the bow, but each missed. Nachdem man erkannt hatte, dass U 852 mit Bordmitteln nicht zu reparieren war, befahl Eck, das Boot aufzugeben und zu zerstren. As it turned out, not all the survivors were killed. The prosecutor was Colonel Halse of the Advocate General's Office.The presiding judge was Major A. Melford Stevenson. They dived the wreck to a depth of approximately 12,500 feet (3,800 m) in the MIR submersible from the Russian research ship Akademik Mstislav Keldysh. Roper evaded the torpedo and U-85 turned sharply to starboard when the range closed to 300 yards (270m). Greger and his men again returned to Lorient unsuccessful. Image courtesy of Kraken Robotics. Rathke spotted Icarus, a 165-foot USCG Cutter, on antisubmarine patrol off Cape Lookout. German Type IXD2 submarines were considerably larger than the original Type IXs. The defense presented that the LI had objected to the actions of his CO and the seaman was simply following orders. This year, Scuba Diver Life and NOAA are partnering to profile 12 different ships in the Graveyard of the Atlantic. Bigbird; Jun 7, 2008; Shown here is the wreck of the Type IXD 2 submarine U-852 off the coast of British Somaliland (Somalia) in May 1944 after being scuttled by her skipper Kapitanleutnant Heinz Eck. The wreck of U-852 on the beach of Somaliland HMS Fishguard Crew - Boarded and spent nearly a month salvaging equipment and torpedoes from U-852 after British aircraft fatally damaged her as she beached near Ras Mabber, Somaliland off the Somali coast on 3 May 1944,. Image courtesy of Kraken Robotics. This month we visit the W.E. However, once again, the crew on Freden panicked and took to the lifeboats. U-352 sank while the majority of the crew was able to escape. She was 55 feet in the beam and rated at 5,353 tons. German submarine U-40 was a Type IXA U-boat of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine that operated during World War II.. U-40 was built in Bremen by DeSchiMAG AG Weser as yard number 945. As it turned out, not all the survivors were killed. This great article covers the reasons and consequences for the massive torpedo failures of the Ubootwaffe. This month we visit the Tamaulipas. This year, Scuba Diver Life and NOAA are partnering to profile 12 different ships in the Graveyard of the Atlantic. Although her commander, Charles E. Prior took a coastal route, not considering threats from German U-boats to be particularly severe. As a result, rather than rescuing the crew of the U-85, Roper rode right through the mass of sailors in the water and dropped an additional 11 depth charges to ensure that it was sunk. In fact, he was still in Rhode Island Sound when the U.S. frigate Moberly (PF-63) and destroyer escorts Amick (DE168) and Atherton (DE-168) commenced the hunt for the submarine 90 minutes after the Black Point sank. The awesome memorial is a must see if you are in the Kiel area (perhaps visiting the U-995). Greger sunk the ship and then proceeded directly to Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. The crew of the U-85 claimed to have scored at least one hit, but the vessel evidently did not sink and there were no confirming allied records of the incident. The vessels were joint players in one of the final acts of the Battle of the North Atlantic during World War II. Gross Tonnage: 761/865 tons (surfaced/submerged) Cargo: N/A, Built: 1940, Flensburger Schiffsbau-Ges, Flensburg, Schleswig-Holsein, Germany, Hull Number: 471 Port of Registry: Germany, Sunk By: USCGC Icarus Survivors: 33 of 48 survived (15 dead). On the following day, Greger found a ship sailing alone, British freighter Empire Fusilier, which he fired upon and successfully sank. The depth charges killed the entire U-85 crew. Some of these tubes still have visible torpedoes inside. [5] After the war, the British government did successful experiments towing Fa 330s behind ships and jeeps, but the development of the helicopter quickly occupied the attention of the military. Hans Richard Lenz was released already after 8 months and Wolfgang Schwender condemned to 15 years was released after 6 years in prison. However, the British tribunal rejected his plea of operational necessity and sentenced him to death. As the crew of U-352 prepared to scuttle, several began emerging from the conning tower preparing to jump overboard. In protest, his Leading Engineer questioned his commanders order but could do little to change the fate of the survivors. However, the Roper was closing in on U-85, and the crew now suspected that they were pursuing a submarine. The submarine was powered by two MAN M 6 V 40/46 four-stroke, six-cylinder supercharged diesel engines producing a total of 2,800 to 3,200 metric horsepower (2,060 to 2,350kW; 2,760 to 3,160shp) for use while surfaced, two BBC GG UB 720/8 double-acting electric motors producing a total of 750 metric horsepower (550kW; 740shp) for use while submerged. Known as Operation Paukenschlag (Drumbeat), the attacking force was comprised of five IX class, long-range U-boats. Ropers crew manned their machine guns and 3-inch deck guns. This site is visited on a Full Day Dive Trip. Jan. Following repairs, U-85 transferred from St. Nazaire to Lorient on October 11. Website owner: Office of National Marine Sanctuaries | National Ocean Service | NOAA | Department of Commerce. She sank the Thistleglen on 10 September northeast of Cape Farewell (Greenland). U-85 conducted four war patrols with the flotilla, and sank three ships, totalling 15,060gross register tons(GRT). Hand grenades were also hurled at the remaining lifeboats . KL Heinz Wilhelm Eck of U-852 was indicted and sentenced to death by firing squad at the Nuremberg Tribunal on November 30 1945. This forum contains affiliate links to products on Amazon and eBay. It is unclear whether the German U-boat commander received Donitzs order to cease attacks or whether he willfully ignored it. SAS imagery of the Black Point showing that the hull, including the bow, of the ship is largely intact and rests upside down on the seafloor. USS Fairmont, later renamed Black Point, in harbor on a winter day, circa 1918-1919. Eck was forced to run aground on a coral reef (.mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}932N 5059E / 9.533N 50.983E / 9.533; 50.983Coordinates: 932N 5059E / 9.533N 50.983E / 9.533; 50.983) about 20km (12mi) from shore. After minor repairs in St. Nazaire, U-352 headed for the U.S. East Coast on April 7, 1942. Short video about the wreck of the German U-boat, U-85 sunk off North Carolina during World War Two. This is the place to discuss general issues related to the U-boat war or the war at sea in WWII. Heinz Eck had survivors and wreckage from the Greek steamer Peleus machine-gunned with the intention of erasing all traces of the sinking. Of the U-boats off North Carolina's coast, U-352 had the least eventful operational career. At 1800 on March 21, 1942, with a brass band on the pier, with a blooded crew, a confident captain and a well-tried ship, U-85 set out once more for Amerika. German submarine U-852 was a Type IXD2 U-boat built for Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine during World War II. The U-352 was a German submarine that was used during the notorious U-boat attacks in WWII along the NC Coast. They did this while the rest of the crew remained below decks. Lieutenant Commander Maurice Jester aboard Icarus reacted appropriately. U-85 took part in four wolfpacks, namely: U-85 was operating within visual distance of Bodie Island Light at midnight on 13 April 1942 when the US destroyer USSRoper detected the submarine on British Type 286 radar at a range of 2,700 yards (2,500m). U-852 (wreck) 832 km; Military Base 1210 km; Camp Khanjar 1330 km; Military Drone Airbase 1688 km; Royal Air Force of Oman Base 1732 km; Al Sulayyil ballistic missile base 1785 km; Mandar al Dhibiyan 1962 km; Masirah Island 2295 km; Royal Air Force of Oman Base 2312 km; Indian Island 2320 km This month well visit the Ashkhabad. Icarus left the area for approximately an hour to await instructions on how to proceed. Shortly after midnight, Roper approached the area where U-85 sat and detected a weak radar contact. As the gap between the vessels closed, it became a surface engagement. On April 13, 1942, U-85 was sitting in shallow water off Bodie Island lighthouse waiting for targets. This month we visit the U-85. U-852 was enroute to the Indian Ocean to join the Monsoon wolf pack operating there. Another man, the sub's machinist mate, had his leg severed and died later that night aboard Icarus. Additionally, the Leading Engineer and a seaman were complicated in the incident. In 1942 he volunteered for the U-boat force and was accepted for training at Pillau on 8 June 1942. There are 3 type XXI boats buried in the Elbe II bunker in Hamburg. This month well visit the E. M. Clark. Even with the dive briefing fresh in your mind, seeing the U-352 materialize off the bottom, sitting with a 45-degree list to starboard, is an amazing sight. [4] More recent investigation by sport divers has raised questions about Navy reports on the wreck.[7]. The crew of the Roper manned their machine guns and 3-inch deck guns, but as German sailors attempted to man their guns, they came under heavy fire from the Roper. They both received a reduced sentence of prison terms. German submarine U-85 was a Type VIIB U-boat of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine during World War II. Standing atop the bridge of the U-boat, the crew of the U-852 meticulously hunted and machine gunned the survivors. After stalking her until nightfall, the steamer was sunk with two torpedoes. By using this website we assume that you agree with this. In protest, his Leading Engineer questioned his commander's order but could do little to change the fate of the survivors. This was part of a NOVA/National Geographic documentary . If so, are there still some parts of U-852 near Somalias coast, that can be found? Shortly before Rathke fired his torpedoes, Icarus got a sonar contact. We visit this site on average 2-3 times per week, so come check it out and become a part of history with us! [3], The submarine had a maximum surface speed of 20.8 knots (38.5km/h; 23.9mph) and a maximum submerged speed of 6.9 knots (12.8km/h; 7.9mph). The U-85 is a very rare Type VIIB U-boat, one of only 24 built, and was the only Type VIIB U-boat lost off the U.S. East Coast during the war. Nine crew members were lost. In an effort to honor the service and sacrifice of those lost during the Battle of the Atlantic, NOAA in 2019 will release a draft proposal to expand the boundaries of Monitor National Marine Sanctuary to include a nationally significant collection of shipwrecks that currently have little or no legal protection. Download image (jpg, 270 KB). Data Collected on Site: Still and video photography; site plan; high and low resolutions multibeams; 3-D video, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. He had lived to tell the story which had led to the indictment of the four U-boat officers and a seaman. This month, well visit Monitor National Marine Sanctuary. Mountain View Hutton, History and Economy of the Great Lakes Region, Celebrate 50 Years of Spectacular National Marine Sanctuaries, Flexible Flights Airfare Offer from Explorer Ventures Fleet, Exclusive Red Sea Liveaboard Diving Packages: Premium Amenities Await. Sie wurden am nchsten Tag von den Briten aufgenommen. Eck decided that this would indicate to any Allied shipping patrol aircraft there was a U-boat in the area, so he ordered his junior officers to destroy the wreckage by firing into it using hand grenades and automatic weapons. One survivor managed to escape and was eventually rescued by allied ships. Spot A Shark USA Photography Diver Course, Project AWARE Sand Tiger Shark Conservation, Copyright 2023 | On 13 March while crossing the latitude of Freetown in the Atlantic Ocean, the U-boat spotted the lone Greek steamer Peleus. She was sunk in April 1942 by the US destroyer Roper. The forward torpedo loading hatch, battery hatch, and forward personnel hatch are all clearly visible, as is the conning tower, the aft gun mount, and several of the submarines compressed air flasks. It was either the last or second-to-last (probably the latter) German submarine sunk by U.S. forces in World War II, one day before Germany's official surrender in Europe. The hearing was known as the Peleus Trial. The U-853 was a type IXC/40 German submarine launched on March 11, 1943, and commissioned June 25 that same year. The first divers to visit the wreck were deployed from the USS Penguin (ASR-12) in the hours immediately after the submarine sank. The Peleus Affair. However, the sinking of the Peleus had created a large debris field containing survivors in rafts and clinging to wreckage. This year, Scuba Diver Life and NOAA are partnering to profile 12 different ships in the Graveyard of the Atlantic. On April 10, while off the New Jersey coast, U- 85 found its first target, Swedish freighter Christina Knudsen. Eck and his officers were the only Kriegsmarine submariners to be tried for war crimes at the end of World War II in Europe. Fatally wounded, the Black Point sank, killing 12 of the 46 men on board. This year, Scuba Diver Life and NOAA are partnering to profile 12 different ships in the Graveyard of the Atlantic. U-654 was able to sink one vessel in this convoy, while Greger fired at least three torpedoes with no hits. The crew was captured and later tried for war crimes. [11] The majority of the debris lies within a 100 metres (330ft) radius of the wreck. Website Satisfaction Survey They confirmed the pressure hull had been breached and that the bodies of many of the 55 deceased German submariners were still on board the stricken vessel. Many thanks in advance and best regards. The boat was capable of operating at depths of up to 230 metres (750ft). Disclaimer At first, Ropers crew didnt suspect much, but they dutifully pursued the contact. Download image (jpg, 9.0 MB). (Photo: NOAA), This post is by a guest blogger. They then returned to the site and collected 33 survivors, one of which died aboard the Icarus shortly thereafter. U-352 was part of Group Schlei and was ordered, along with twelve other U-boats, to converge on an area West of Rockall and to begin looking for convoys. 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