U-869/ U-WHO

The U-869 was a type IX-C 40 long range German u- boat.  It was believed to have sunk off the coast of Gibraltar during the Second World War; however, it's discovery off New Jersey in 1991 and a search led by Capt. John Chatterton determined that the U-Who (as it was named prior to its identification) was indeed the wreck of the U-869.  It is believed that the u boat was a victim of its own torpedo, which may have circled around and struck the sub.  Today, the wreck is approximately 60 miles off the New Jersey coast resting in 230 feet of water.