More than 100 German U-Boats were scuttled by the British after the end of World War II in Operation ‘DEADLIGHT’ off the NW coast of Ireland. Exactly where were they sunk? NORMAN FIELD (4642-1996) tells us the following:
| BOAT | TYPE | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|
| U-992 | VII-C | Sunk 16 Dec. 1945 at 56.10N x 10.05W by naval gunfire |
| U-994 | VII-C | Sunk 5 Dec. 1945 at 55.50N x 08.30W; foundered and sank under tow |
| U-997 | VII-C41 | Sunk 11 Dec. 1945 at 55.50N x 10.05W by aircraft |
| U-1002 | VII-C41 | Sunk 13 Dec. 1945 at 56.10N x 10.05W Cause of sinking unknown |
| U-1004 | VII-C41 | Sunk 1 Dec. 1945 at 56.10N x 10.05W by naval gunfire |
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