Did the Shipwreck of the U-864 Submarine Reveal a Stunning Discovery?

The shipwreck of the WW2 German submarine U-864 is more deadly today than when first launched during WWII.
This U-boat was on a secret mission to Japan carrying over 1,800 cylinders containing 67 tons of liquid mercury, a key ingredient in the manufacture of high explosives.
On February 9th, 1945, U-864 was detected and sunk in battle by the British submarine HMS Venturer, making the U-boat the only submarine in history to be sunk by an enemy sub while both were submerged.
The wreck of U-864 was discovered twenty years ago in 2003 lying precariously on a steep slope. In addition to the danger of live torpedoes onboard, her toxic mercury cargo is now leaking from badly corroded steel containers, contaminating sea life within the surrounding region.

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[BananaTruth]

This is literally like 30 minutes away from me with a boat, alot of the fish is unsafe to eat because of all the toxic shit coming from the submarine.

[nelsonlanglois]

H.M.S. Venturer sinking this U864 is the First documented case of 1 Submarine sinking another, While Both were Submerged !!

[farooqahmed]

Submarine battles must be the most terrifying shit ever

[MrGrumbles]

In reality, no one wins in war, it's tragic for all sides. RIP servicemen.

[archbishopTL]

Something about hearing "20 years ago in 2003" was more toxic and damaging than the materials on the submarine

[wyleekan]

There was some talk about encapsulating the entire wreck. Like most issues that cost money it mostly becomes just talk.

[when-do-we-get-a-block-button]

"the wreck was found twenty years ago in 2003"
"20 years ago"
"2003"
that threw me for a loop and ive never felt older

[stinkyfingerlol]

The first three torpedoes were avoided, but U-864 unknowingly steered into the path of the fourth. U-864 exploded, split in two and sank with all hands, coming to rest on the sea floor at a depth of approximately 490 ft (150 m) below the surface

*Source Google*

[Louzahsol]

For those wondering about the mercury, it was used in ammunition primers. Today a different material is used but back then they used it to make fulminated mercury.

[okay]

Imagine a submarine battle that’s gotta be the most terrifying thing I’ve heard

[mrEC]

Mercury is heavier than water or salt water and once the cylinders decompose, the mercury should sink to the bottom and eventually sink into the sand. There should be some program to retrieve those cylinders to prevent contamination.

[gandhithegreat]

I love this just glosses over the fact this is the only submarine in history to be sunk by another submarine while submerged

[TMarkLenthall]

Who knew you could tell the temperature with a fish...

[xXMapleVodkaXx]

"In reality she is more deadly today than when she was first launched in WW2" damn you didn't need to kill the crew a second time man

[charliecurfman]

The way you speak, conduct, and give me examples is why I subscribed. Finally a good well spoke channel.

[thegermansoftie.]

Seeing a sunken submarine while scuba diving is the scariest thing ngl. It's creepy as all hell.

[Rafficarian]

Mercury fulminate was normally used in blasting caps and primers many years ago

[aztex]

The wreck is outside of fedje Norway's west coast. Norwegian kystverket finished in 2016 filling up the wreck with support soil for further work as the wreck is on a slope. 30.000 Square meter is contaminated. Further work is in progres.

[DonSoprano]

Submarine or any boats lying at the bottom of the ocean are always creepy and mysterious wrecks like the titanic for example but also extremely interesting

[stevetomblin]

Where are all the environmentalists demanding a clean up effort??