KFK 532
Photogrammetric documentation of one of the last ships from World War II sunk in the Baltic Sea
What is Kriegsfischkutter (KFK)?
Kriegfischkutter literally means ‘war fishing boat’. It was one of the most popular, successful, relatively cheap to build and operate structures that were produced for the longest time during the war. The idea behind the designers was to create a ship built according to one standard, which would be used as a civilian fishing boat in peacetime and, at the same time, if necessary, could be quickly and effectively armed and transformed for war purposes.
Media and supporters
Both Maria Concordia Project and Submerged Foundation received worldwide recognition, resulting in fascinating sponsorships and media partnerships
The outcomes
Photogrammetric documentation of one of the last ships from World War II sunk in the Baltic Sea
Outcome #1
3D Model
The 3d photogrammetry model of the KFK 532’s wreck has been created and optimized for online viewing on the Sketchfab platform.
Outcome #2
3D print
Having the scan in place, we were able to create a detailed physical model of the KFK 523 wreck using an epoxy printer. The model is composed of 4 pieces combined together, with total length of 50 cm.
Outcome #3
3D renders
The detailed, highly accurate 3d model allowed the Submerged team to create a series of 3d visualisations presenting the wreck with all if its details. Those 3d renders were then used to analyse the and evaluate the wreck’s condition by historians from the National Maritime Museum.
Documentary photoshoots
The process of scanning the Kriegsfischkutter wreck has been documented by Michał Antoniuk, one of Submerged Foundation’s board members
The KFK 532 project showreel
The project of that scale is hard to describe briefly. So instead, take a look at this making-of video our team has prepared!
ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS
Learn more about Baltic sea wrecks, the history of naval warfare and the technical intricacies of wreck 3d scanning.
Submerged Baltic team
The Baltic wrecks documentation project would not be possible of not for the cooperation of some dedicated and skilled divers and photogrammetry experts.
Divers
Marcin Stempniewicz | Submerged Foundation
Project leader, diver, photogrammetry data aquisition, photogrammetry reconstruction
Michał Antoniuk | Submerged Foundation
Underwater documentary photography
Technical support
Łukasz Orlicki | “Explorer” Magazine
History/archeology consultant
Mariusz Milka | Submerged Foundation
Photogrammetry Technical Advisor
Marcin Stempniewicz | Spodwody podcast
Surface support, technical assistance
Kamil Stankiewicz | Dive Land Base
Helmsman, safety diver