At first glance, a great discover for history and marine archaeology: Wreck of German U-boat found off coast of Stranraer - BBC News
However, if this is UB-85, it also has some remarkable folklore attached to it:
However, if this is UB-85, it also has some remarkable folklore attached to it:
Experts believe the vessel could be the UB-85, a sub sunk by HMS Coreopsis in 1918, according to official records.
However, naval folklore suggests it may have been attacked by a "sea monster".
The entire crew of the U-boat is reported to have abandoned ship due to the "monster attack" and once aboard the British HMS Coreopsis, their commander, Captain Krech described their encounter.
He is said to have spoken of a beast with "large eyes, set in a horny sort of skull… with teeth that could be seen glistening in the moonlight".
He apparently claimed that the sub was so damaged in its battle with the "monster", it could no longer submerge. It was found floating on the surface of the water by the Coreopsis.