The Hunt For The Submarine Claimed By The Treacherous Baltic Sea | U-Boat 479 | Timeline Classics

The Baltic Sea’s unique environmental conditions of cold waters and low saline levels mean it preserves shipwrecks remarkably well, making it a treasure trove for divers and archeologists despite its extremely hazardous conditions. The Baltic has claimed many ships over the years including one of the largest maritime disasters in history, the sinking of German ocean liner, The Wilhelm Gustloff by a Russian submarine. Join the team as they continue to search for U-Boat 479 in the Baltic Sea, learning from experienced Baltic Sea divers and archeologists. Timeline Classics is a curated home for the very best of Timeline’s extensive catalog of history documentaries. From legendary multi-part series featuring world-famous historians to our personally picked hidden gems, every week we’ll be selecting some of our favorite documentaries for you to discover - all in one place. Timeline Classics is in partnership with the History Hit network.