U-2513 1951
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Marker: recorded wreck position (Modern).
Key facts
| Name | U-2513 | Wikidata label |
|---|---|---|
| Year lost | 1951 | Wikidata P793 significant event, point-in-time qualifier |
| Era | Modern | derived from year |
| Ship type | U-boat | Wikidata P31 instance of |
| Nationality / flag | Nazi Germany | Wikidata P8047 country of registry |
| Operator | Kriegsmarine, United States Navy | Wikidata P137 operator |
| Conflict | World War II | Wikidata P607 conflict |
| Sea / ocean | Gulf of Mexico | Natural Earth marine areas (public domain), point-in-polygon |
| Position | 24.5300, -83.1500 | Wikidata P793 significant event, coordinate qualifier (CC0) |
About the wreck
German submarine U-2513 was a Type XXI U-boat of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine, that was operated by the United States Navy for several years after World War II.
Location
- Recorded position: 24.5300, -83.1500 (Wikidata P793 significant event, coordinate qualifier (CC0); may be approximate)
- Sea / ocean: Gulf of Mexico
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Wreck facts from Wikidata (CC0).
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