NBM Dive Site Resource
U-2342 — Pomeranian Bay historical salvage wreck
Offshore from Świnoujście, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland
A Type XXIII submarine lost to a mine in 1944. Salvage divers inspected the wreck in 1953 and demolished it underwater for recovery in 1954.
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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.
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Why divers know this place
Highlights
Documented 1953 salvage-diver inspection and 1954 underwater demolition and recovery.
Shipwreck-only module
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 XXIII submarine
- Year built
- 1944 (commissioned)
- Year sunk
- 1944
- Cause of loss
- Struck a mine north of Świnoujście on December 26, 1944.
- Present condition
- The hull was demolished underwater. Recovered sections were dismantled at Karlshagen in 1954. Any remaining fragments are unverified.
- Penetration guidance
- The reported penetration was part of the 1953 salvage investigation.
Before you arrive
Access notes
The site records historical industrial diving. Sections of the hull were raised and dismantled in 1954. Current access, a surviving wreck and a recreational operator 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.