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U-2506
Ireland
Max Depth: Over 150ft/46m
Entry Type: Boat
Bottom Composition: Sand
Aquatic Life: Might See Something
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Spring: Under 50°F/10°C
Summer: Under 50°F/10°C
Fall: Under 50°F/10°C
Winter: Under 50°F/10°C
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U-2506 is a boat accessible salt water dive site, located in Ireland. The maximum depth is over 150ft/46m.
Surrendered on 9 May 1945 at Bergen, Norway (Waller & Niestlé, 2010).
Departed Bergen 17 June
Arrived Lerwick, Shetlands 18 June
Departed Lerwick 19 June
Arrived Lisahally, Northern Ireland 21 June
She was taken from Moville sunk on 5 Jan, 1946 at 1810 hours in position 55.37N, 07.30W during Operation Deadlight.
Operation Deadlight (post-war Allied operation, info)
On 1 Jan, 1946 she was taken to Moville. From there she was sunk on 5 Jan, 1946 at 1810 hours in position 55.37N, 07.30W.
Innes McCartney dove on this boat in 2002 (see his report).
Depth: 216 feet (66 meters)
More info;
wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?14819