NBM Dive Site Resource
SM UC-75 — Holderness offshore
Offshore from the Holderness coast, East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Historic England records SM UC-75 as a wreck and war grave. The propeller recovery investigation reported that a diver was believed to have removed two propellers. One was returned to the German Navy in 2018.
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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
The Holderness coast provides orientation for the historical wreck area. Depth and current access are unverified.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.
Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.
Why divers know this place
Highlights
The UK authorities’ propeller recovery account links the finds to UC-75 and describes their probable removal by a diver. It gives no dive log or usable depth.
Shipwreck-only module
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
- Type UC II submarine
- Year built
- 1916 (commissioned)
- Year sunk
- 1918
- Cause of loss
- Sank after being rammed by HMS Fairy in May 1918 off the East Yorkshire coast.
- Present condition
- The propeller recovery account documents the loss of fittings. The present condition of the hull is unverified.
Before you arrive
Access notes
Wreck research. Military maritime grave. Current access unverified. The map shows the surrounding region.
Plan within your training
Conditions and hazards
Offshore wreck and military maritime grave. Present conditions and depth are unverified.
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.