U-85, German world war II submarine
U-85 is a German submarine that sank on the Outer Continental Shelf off the United States coast. The wreck lies on the seafloor and is a protected historic site listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The submarine was built during World War II and operated in Atlantic waters. It sank in 1942 off the American coast during the intense submarine warfare in the Atlantic.
The wreck lies deep underwater and is accessible only to specialized diving expeditions. Visitors typically engage with historical information or underwater photography, which should be conducted under professional guidance.
This German submarine is one of the few U-boats sunk off the American East Coast whose exact location is documented. The recorded position makes it an important archaeological site for studying submarine warfare.
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