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Wreck Information:  This Mittel-U Class U-boat was 67m long and displaced 1160 tons and had a 105mm deck gun on the bow and an 85mm deck gun on the stern. She was Rammed behind the conning tower by the Devonshire class Crusier HMS Roxburgh off the N.E. of Ireland, 12 February 1918.

Cargo:   None

Travel & Parking directions:   Ferry from Liverpool or Heysham to Douglas with the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company    

Distance from harbour:   From malin pier its 25 miles

Lat & Long:   55,42,113 007, 34, 800 

Chart:   GB 2635

Depth:    58m

Tides:    Tide tables

Dive boat:    Aquaholics   Loyal watcher    Rosguil

Dive Shop:   Aquaholics

Accommodation:       Self Catering

Suggested experience:      Trimix rebreather

Other comments:  The U89 is sitting upright and is in good condition for its age, The deck guns are an impressive sight and a magnet for photographers as is the conning tower.

Created by:     Geoff Millar 

Date:    27/1/08 

Revision:   1

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