German Submarine UC42 Rediscovered in Cork Harbor

Propeller from UC 42 with identifying markings

Divers in Ireland have located the intact hull of German World War I submarine, the UC42, in Cork harbor.   The  discovery of the intact ship came as a surprise as the submarine was believed to have been destroyed by Royal Navy divers with explosives in 1919.   The submarine is believed to have sunk on September 10th in 1917 while laying on a mine laying mission in the harbor at Cork, Ireland.

German U-Boat Rediscovered in Cork Harbour

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