Wreck
The wreck was found and identified in May 2004 by Polish Navy hydrographical vessel ORP Arctowski. Pictures and graphics appear in a 2005 article in National Geographic.
The wreck lies on its port side at about 70 m depth, and the hull reaches up to 50 m depth. The ship is largely intact.
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