What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records U 156 as Obstruction (period Unassigned)-(1918). 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.
U 156 was a German U-boat that sank in 1918 during World War I, likely as a result of depth charging or other anti-submarine action. Its wreck remains an important historical and archaeological site, representing the presence of the U-boat threat in Scottish waters during the war.
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Places near here
U 156 (possibly)Obstruction (period Unassigned)-(1918) · 2.5 miSperoSteamship (period Unassigned)-(1916) · 5.2 miDp 1Oil Drilling Platform (modern)-(1974), Obstruction (period Unassigned)-(1974) · 9.3 miObstructionObstruction (period Unassigned)-(1994) · 12 miKestrelFishing Vessel (period Unassigned)-(1999) · 11 miUb 123Submarine (first World War)-(1918) · 12 miUnknownObstruction (period Unassigned)(possible) · 12 miGolden SceptreMotor Fishing Vessel (period Unassigned)-(2000) · 15 miGeirangerSteamship (period Unassigned)-(1915) · 18 miU 647 (possibly)Submarine (period Unassigned)-(1943) · 18 miFoulObstruction (period Unassigned) · 19 miFertileMotor Fishing Vessel (period Unassigned)-(1981) · 21 mi