What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Uc-55 [possibly]: North Sea as Submarine (20th Century). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Uc-55 was a German U-boat (Type Uc III) that sank in the North Sea during World War I, likely in 1918. It was lost due to enemy action, though the exact circumstances remain unclear; no details on casualties or cargo are recorded.
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Places near here
The Giant's LegCave · 5.1 mi,_Bard_Head,_Bressay_-_geograph.org.uk_-_6947252.jpg?width=1280)
Bressay, Bard HeadMilitary Camp (first World War), Track (first World War) · 5.2 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
NossIsland · 6.5 mi
South HillMountain / peak · 6.5 mi
CuppaFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 6.7 mi