Another success of ORP Arctowski hydrographic crew

Listen to this article Polish researchers from the ORP Arctowski unit have found the wreck of a German World War II aircraft at the bottom of the Baltic Sea. According to preliminary information, the found vessel is the wreck of a Junkers bomber. Scientists stress that the find is preserved in a very good condition.

ByTomasz Andrukajtis

Published: February 14, 2013 - 21:50

Updated: July 22, 2023 - 04:19

Another success of ORP Arctowski hydrographic crew

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Polish researchers from the ORP Arctowski unit have found the wreck of a German World War II aircraft at the bottom of the Baltic Sea. According to preliminary information, the found vessel is the wreck of a Junkers bomber. Scientists stress that the find is preserved in a very good condition.

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The wreck was discovered by the ORP Arctowski unit during routine work. Hydrographic equipment recorded the object at a depth of 20-30m. In December, the site was surveyed using sonar and echo sounders, and an ROV was sent to the prepared ground in January.

Arctowski’s discovery is truly unique. It is rare for an aircraft to survive a collision with water and remain in such good condition. Closer inspection should help to determine the cause of the plane’s sinking. According to the hydrographic crew, we are dealing with a German Junkers.

It is very possible that in some time, when the wreck has already been researched, Polish divers will be able to boast of another interesting diving site. The wreck is unlikely to be raised, as this would entail high costs.

Source: polska-zbrojna.pl Photos: Navy

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Tomasz Andrukajtis

Editor-in-chief of the DIVERS24 portal and magazine. Responsible for obtaining, translating and developing content. He also supervises all publications. Achived his first diving certification – P1 CMAS, in 2000. Has a degree in journalism and social communication. In the diving industry since 2008.