What is recorded here
The public map records U-309 as a wreck. Recorded loss date: 1945-02-16.
U-309 was a German U-boat, part of the Type VIIC class, lost on 16 February 1945 during the final stages of World War II. It was likely sunk by Allied forces, though no lives or significant cargo were reported lost, as U-boats typically carried little cargo and were often abandoned or destroyed with all hands.
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U-309: North SeaSubmarine (20th Century) · 727 ydU 309Submarine (period Unassigned)-(1945) · 1179 ydTomega: North SeaMotor Vessel (20th Century) · 1.7 miHmt Jasper: Moray FirthSteam Trawler (20th Century) · 2.7 miDalveen: North SeaSteamship (20th Century) · 2.2 miDalveenSteamship (period Unassigned)-(1940) · 2.6 miCommander Boyle: North SeaTrawler (20th Century) · 3.5 miCommander BoyleFishing Vessel (period Unassigned)-(1915) · 3.6 miParkhill: North SeaSteamship (20th Century) · 3.7 miHms Jasper (possibly)Tug (period Unassigned)-(1915) · 4.6 miHms LynxDestroyer (period Unassigned)-(1915) · 4.8 miHms Lynx (part Of)(possibly)Destroyer (period Unassigned)-(1915) · 4.9 mi