NBM Dive Site Resource
U-1276
Waterford / Youghal offshore, Waterford offshore, Ireland
A German submarine wreck off Ireland, rediscovered and filmed by technical divers in 2006. Technical wreck site documented by the rediscovery divers. Published depth accounts differ by about one metre; plan from current local measurements.
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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.
Site media
Photographs
Three views rotate from the published gallery on each visit.
Contributor media
Dive videos
Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.Regional location and nearby land
Location map
Regional overview includes nearby land for orientation. It does not establish a navigation waypoint or an entry location.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
Type VIIC/41 wreck with surviving conning tower and battle damage.
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
- German Type VIIC/41 submarine
- Year built
- 1944 (launched)
- Year sunk
- 1945
- Cause of loss
- Sunk on 20 February 1945 south of Waterford by HMS Amethyst.
- Present condition
- Type VIIC/41 wreck with surviving conning tower and battle damage.
- Penetration guidance
- External wreck context only. This record does not authorize penetration or artifact recovery.
Before you arrive
Access notes
Technical wreck site documented by the rediscovery divers. Published depth accounts differ by about one metre; plan from current local measurements. Confirm current access, restrictions, weather, tidal windows and support before planning a visit.
Plan within your training
Conditions and hazards
Great depth, decompression exposure, sea conditions, tidal flow, extensive old trawl nets, damaged metal and fragile wreck structure. Respect the naval grave and do not disturb remains.
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.