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U-1009
Ireland
Max Depth: Over 150ft/46m
Entry Type: Boat
Bottom Composition: Sand
Aquatic Life: Might See Something
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Spring: Under 50°F/10°C
Summer: Under 50°F/10°C
Fall: Under 50°F/10°C
Winter: Under 50°F/10°C
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U-1009 is a boat accessible salt water dive site, located in Ireland. The maximum depth is over 150ft/46m.
Surrendered on 10 May, 1945 at Loch Eriboll, Scotland. Boat ended up in Operation Deadlight.
Operation Deadlight (post-war Allied operation, info)
Sunk on 16 December, 1945 at 55.31N x 07.24W by naval gunfire.
Innes McCartney dove on this boat in 2002 (see his report).
Depth: 187 feet (57 meters)
Position (lat, long): 55.31, -7.24
More info;
wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?11753History of surrender;
desausa.org/images3/forgotten_operation.htm