NBM Dive Site Resource
U-714 — Eyemouth
Eyemouth offshore, Scotland, United Kingdom
A diver-documented Type VIIC wreck off Eyemouth at about 54–55 m. U-714 is a designated protected place under the Protection of Military Remains Act.
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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
Three views rotate from the published gallery on each visit.
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Dive videos
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Location map
Regional context around North Sea off Eyemouth, including nearby land. Historical positions are not surveyed dive navigation fixes.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
Diver-documented submarine remains in the North Sea, with an explicit military-remains protected-place designation.
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 submarine
- Year built
- 1943 (commissioned)
- Year sunk
- 1945
- Cause of loss
- HMSAS Natal and HMS Wivern are credited in the individual loss record with sinking U-714 near the Firth of Forth on March 14, 1945. All 50 aboard died. Divers document a wreck off Eyemouth.
- Present condition
- Published divers describe an upright or slightly canted wreck with deteriorated external casing; no NBM condition survey.
- Penetration guidance
- No penetration or artifact recovery authorization is implied.
Before you arrive
Access notes
U-714 is listed in Schedule 1(cz) of the 2026 Military Remains designation order. Government guidance for protected places prohibits entry, disturbance and removal. This is a protected-place designation, distinct from a controlled site. Confirm current requirements and suitable local support.
Plan within your training
Conditions and hazards
Strong tidal currents, depth, cold water, deteriorating metal, entanglement and possible ordnance. No entry or disturbance.
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.