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U-133

Aegina / Saronic Gulf, Attica offshore, Greece

A Mediterranean patrol submarine whose broken wreck is documented by Greek technical divers. Documented technical wreck dives near Aegina. Confirm current heritage permissions, qualified local support and conditions.

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Class reference: U-570, Type VIIC sistership. This photograph does not depict U-133.
Class reference: U-570, Type VIIC sistership. This photograph does not depict U-133. Proportional resize and WebP encoding.UK Government · Public domain — https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/Source ↗
WaterMarine
AccessOffshore boat / expedition access
ExperienceAppropriate deep / technical wreck qualifications and supported expedition planning; confirm local requirements.
Maximum depthAbout 74–78 m across the published accounts
Best seasonSeasonal details pending
VisibilityVisibility varies

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

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Aquatic life research in progress

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

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Dive videos

Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.
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Regional location and nearby land

Location map

Regional overview includes nearby land for orientation. It does not establish a navigation waypoint or an entry location.
Map areaAegina
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.
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Diver field observation

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Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

Mine-damaged Type VIIC with separated bow, pressure hull, tower and exposed deck fittings.

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The wreck

This section appears only on shipwreck records and brings the vessel, its loss, present condition, access, and responsible wreck-diving considerations into one place.

Vessel type
German Type VIIC submarine
Year built
1941 (launched)
Year sunk
1942
Cause of loss
Lost to a mine in the Saronic Gulf on 14 March 1942.
Present condition
Mine-damaged Type VIIC with separated bow, pressure hull, tower and exposed deck fittings.
Penetration guidance
External wreck context only. This record does not authorize penetration or artifact recovery.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Documented technical wreck dives near Aegina. Confirm current heritage permissions, qualified local support and conditions. Confirm current access, restrictions, weather, tidal windows and support before planning a visit.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Deep decompression exposure, variable current and visibility, fishing netting and fragile structure. Preserve the military grave; no disturbance or artifact recovery.

Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.