U-853 Wreck

This was a IXC Type German U Boat. She served in WW11. After Hitler died, the new Fuhrer, Admiral Doenitz ordered all U boats to cease fire. Its believed that the U 853 disobeyed the orders and continued to attack. After she sank another vessel during this time, the Navy started looking for the U Boat to attack. The Germans fooled them by releasing debris, pillows, hats and other equipment from the submarine. this way the Navy would think that they have had a clean sweep. Minutes later they tracked the U Boat and the chase began again. This time the Navy disabled the U Boat and officially declared it dead. Shortly after, Navy divers descended to the wreck in attempt to penetrate and recover documents. Their attempt failed, and so the smallest diver in the team agreed to enter via the conning towers hatch. Here they found the lifeless floating bodies of the sailors. Its also believed that they had almost $ 2, 000, 000 of treasure onboard. Its a great and very interesting dive, with lots to see, and many artifacts to be found, yet it can only ve dived by advanced wreck divers due to the depth.