U 714 - Scottish East Coast & Borders

Diving the U 714 off the Scottish East Coast is a venture into history, resting at 53 metres. This Type VIIC U-boat, sunk in 1945, is a substantial piece of metal on the seabed, measuring 67 metres long. We found the conning tower still identifiable, a stark silhouette against the gloom, and the sheer scale of the hull is impressive as you descend. It’s a site for experienced wreck divers, given the depth, but the reward is seeing crabs scuttling over corroded metal and schools of fish darting in and out of the torpedo tubes. There's a tangible sense of the past here, making it a compelling dive for those drawn to wartime relics.

Location
Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
55.874650, -1.947483
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
53m

Marine Protected Area: Burnmouth Coast

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Marine Life in Scottish East Coast & Borders

Home to 126 recorded species including 53 reef fish, 12 whales & dolphins, 10 seagrass & algae, 10 sharks & rays, 9 crabs & lobsters, 8 other.

Notable Species