NBM Dive Site Resource
SM UC-6 — attributed Kentish Knock wreck
North Foreland, Kent, United Kingdom
A 2014 archaeological diving survey recorded a small UC I hull at Kentish Knock. Its class and historical loss evidence favour UC-6 over the older UC-21 identification.
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Aquatic life at this dive site
What divers may encounter
Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
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Photographs
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Dive videos
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Location map
Regional coastline view includes nearby land. No exact wreck or navigation position is inferred from historical loss reports.Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Recent field observations
Diver-reported temperatures
Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.
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Why divers know this place
Highlights
A 2014 archaeological diving survey recorded a small UC I hull at Kentish Knock. Its class and historical loss evidence favour UC-6 over the older UC-21 identification.
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The wreck
This section appears only on shipwreck records and brings the vessel, its loss, present condition, access, and responsible wreck-diving considerations into one place.
- Vessel type
- German World War I Type UC I submarine
- Year built
- 1915 (launched)
- Year sunk
- 1917
- Cause of loss
- Lost on the night of 27–28 September 1917 in the North Foreland / Kentish Knock region, probably in the mine and net barrage.
- Present condition
- Sand-affected UC I hull documented by archaeological divers.
- Penetration guidance
- External historical context only; no authorization for penetration, recovery or disturbance.
Before you arrive
Access notes
Attributed UC-6 wreck: the class is supported, but no individual hull-number identification is claimed. Mine equipment and ordnance context remain relevant. No numerical water depth is inferred from hull dimensions or design draught. This record documents a wreck and its research history. It does not establish public charter availability or permission to visit. Confirm access with the responsible authorities and qualified local support; respect the site’s naval-heritage context.
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Conditions and hazards
Weather, currents and tidal access, depth and decompression exposure where applicable, low or changing visibility, entanglement, unstable or damaged metal and possible ordnance. Do not disturb remains or remove objects.
Independent resource notice
This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.