NBM Dive Site Resource
U-1405 — Eckernförde Bay historical salvage wreck
Offshore from Eckernförde, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
An experimental Type XVIIB Walter submarine scuttled in May 1945. A salvage diver examined it that September, leading to its identification. The wreck was subsequently dismantled.
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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.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
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
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Location map
Historical regional map with nearby land for orientation.Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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.A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.
Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.
Why divers know this place
Highlights
A salvage diver reported an unfamiliar wreck design in September 1945. Investigators identified it as U-1405 on September 17.
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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
- Experimental German Type XVIIB Walter submarine
- Year built
- 1944 (commissioned)
- Year sunk
- 1945
- Cause of loss
- Scuttled in Eckernförde Bay on May 5, 1945.
- Present condition
- The damaged wreck was subsequently dismantled. Current seabed remains are unverified.
- Penetration guidance
- The source establishes inspection by a salvage diver. Penetration is unverified.
Before you arrive
Access notes
The site records historical salvage work. The damaged wreck was later dismantled. Current access, any surviving remains and recreational operation have not been verified.
Plan within your training
Conditions and hazards
Present seabed conditions and any residual debris or hazards are unverified.
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.