DEME’s TSHD Meuse River solves mystery in Belgian waters

After more than a century, the last unidentified German WWI submarine in Belgian waters has been revealed as the UB-57, DEME Group said.

Buried in sand, the wreck lay off the Westhinderbank – known for decades, yet its identity remained a puzzle.

That was the case until today.

“Thanks to the delicate work of our specialized teams and the crew of the trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Meuse River, we were able to safely uncover the stern and reveal the propellers – inscribed with the final clue confirming the submarine’s identity,” said DEME.

According to the Belgian dredging giant, the UB-57 now rests again beneath the sand – a protected war memorial and a powerful reminder of the past.