Wreckage Located in 2001
However, in 2001, when the wreck of Robert E. Lee was located, in a depth of more than 5,000 feet (1,500 m) of water, the wreck of U-166 was also located, less than two miles from where it had attacked the Robert E. Lee. Upon investigation, it was discovered that another U-boat, U-171, also operating in the Gulf of Mexico, had reported coming under attack from an American aircraft on 1 August 1942, with little damage. Therefore, the credit for the sinking of U-166 should have gone to PC-566.
The site where U-166 lies, at 28°37′N 90°45′W / 28.617°N 90.75°W / 28.617; -90.75Coordinates: 28°37′N 90°45′W / 28.617°N 90.75°W / 28.617; -90.75 has now been designated a war grave due to its crew of 52 being entombed there, and is protected from any future attempts to salvage it.
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