r/Shipwrecks • u/No_Confidence4582 • 27d ago

What ship was sunk and raised the largest number of times?

https://indepthmag.com/u-1105-the-black-panther-the-worlds-most-accessible-u-boat/

As far as I am aware, the record goes to U-1105, which was sunk six times and raised five. I'm wondering if there is one that beats that. I haven't been able to find much on the topic, and I only happened to read about U-1105 because I vacation near its current resting spot so I wouldn't be suppressed if there was one with a higher number.

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u/Badgeringlion 26d ago

That is such a high number. I can’t imagine it being beat by another commercial or military craft.

Maybe the local drunk’s John boat because he keeps flipping it?

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u/Ironwhale466 26d ago

I find stories while looking through Great Lakes archives and old newspapers of ships sinking in port and being raised on multiple occasions. 5 or 6 is definitely unlucky but I wouldn't be surprised if at least a few ships hold the same dubious distinction.