Why this matters

U 63 was a German U-boat that was lost in 1940 during World War II, likely due to enemy action or operational accident. The wreck is of historical significance as it represents the presence of German submarines in Scottish waters during the early years of the war.

What is recorded here

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records U 63 (possibly) as Submarine (period Unassigned)-(1940). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.

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