Missing German WW2 U-boat found 82 years on
Summary
A German submarine from World War Two, missing for 82 years, was found off the coast of Devon, England. The U-672 was scuttled by its crew in 1944 after being attacked, but all 52 crew members survived and were rescued.Key Facts
- The U-672 submarine was discovered about 20 miles from Salcombe, Devon, at a depth of 230 feet.
- It was attacked by the British Royal Navy ship HMS Balfour in July 1944.
- The submarine was deliberately sunk (scuttled) by its crew to avoid capture.
- All 52 crew members survived and were rescued by British forces.
- The navy log had incorrect coordinates, which delayed finding the wreck until recently.
- A dive team named Gasperados helped identify the submarine in August.
- A World War Two historian explained the incorrect position was due to a clerical error, placing the wreck 46 miles off from the recorded spot.
- The submarine’s commander lived a long life after the war, and his family said he would be proud the wreck was found.
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