U 74 - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The U 74, a German minelaying submarine, sits at 39 meters off the Scottish East Coast, a sombre reminder of World War One. She’s largely intact, listing slightly to port, with her hull covered in a thick carpet of plumose anemones and dead man’s fingers. We often find conger eels peering from the torpedo tubes, and sometimes a curious grey seal will pop in for a quick inspection. The U 74 isn't for the faint-hearted – the depth and potential for strong currents make this one for experienced cold-water wreck divers, but the history and the sheer scale of the boat are captivating.

Location
Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
56.061684, -2.495417
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
39m

Marine Protected Area: Barns Ness Coast

Nearby Dive Sites in Scottish East Coast & Borders

Nearest Dive Centres to U 74

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