What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Uc 55 (possibly) as Submarine (first World War)-(1917). 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.
Uc 55 was a German U-boat (Type UC II) that was lost in 1917 during World War I, likely due to depth charging by the British Royal Navy. The wreck is of historical significance as it represents the presence of German submarines in Scottish waters during the war.
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Places near here
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Bressay, Bard HeadMilitary Camp (first World War), Track (first World War) · 5.1 mi
Orkneyman's CaveCave · 5.3 mi
Holm of NossIslet · 5.7 mi
Brighter Morn: Mills of the Ord, Bressay, North SeaFishing Vessel (20th Century)-(1980), Steam Trawler (20th Century)-(1980) · 6.0 mi
Stoura ClettStructure(s) (period Unknown) · 6.0 mi
Noss HeadMountain / peak · 6.1 mi
Isle of NossGeneral View (period Unassigned) · 6.4 mi
Polly: Seli Geo, Bressay, North SeaCraft (19th Century) · 6.4 mi
South HillMountain / peak · 6.5 mi
CuppaFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 6.7 mi