What is recorded here
The public map records U-63 as a wreck. Recorded loss date: 1940-02.
U-63 was a German U-boat (Type IXA) lost in February 1940 during World War II, likely sunk by depth charges from a British aircraft in the North Atlantic. The wreck is significant as a wartime naval casualty, though details of lives lost or exact location remain unclear.
A wreck point does not grant access or permission to dive, enter land, disturb the site or recover anything. Check current law and local conditions first.
Places near here
Princess of Wales: North SeaBrigantine (19th Century) · 5.9 miU-63: North SeaSubmarine (20th Century) · 6.0 miU 63 (possibly)Submarine (period Unassigned)-(1940) · 6.1 miFoulObstruction (period Unassigned) · 13 miSydvold: North SeaSteamship (20th Century) · 6.5 miBalzac: North SeaCargo Vessel (20th Century)-(1917), Steamship (20th Century)-(1917) · 13 miSydfold (possibly)Steamship (period Unassigned)-(1940) · 14 miG-bdesHelicopter (20th Century)-(1988) · 15 miWesthavenMotor Fishing Vessel (period Unassigned)-(1997) · 15 miFoxen: North SeaSteamship (20th Century) · 15 miFoxenObstruction (period Unassigned)(possible) · 16 miObstructionObstruction (period Unassigned) · 16 mi