The waters of the North Channel, linking the Irish Sea with the Atlantic Ocean, have long been a battleground for maritime conflict. Historically, this narrow passage has been frequented by pirates and privateers targeting ships moving between Ulster and southwestern Scotland. However, a peculiar and intriguing legend emerged from this region during World War I involving a German U-boat and a mysterious sea creature. This story has captivated historians and enthusiasts alike, but what is the real truth behind it?
On the early morning of April 30, 1918, the German U-boat U-85, commanded by Captain Gunther Krech, was patrolling the North Channel. For the past two weeks, U-85 had been on a mission from its secret base on the German island of Heligoland, seeking Allied merchant ships to target. Despite the successes of other German U-boats, which had sunk nearly 280,000 tons of Allied shipping that month, U-85 had yet to score a hit.
Captain Krech, determined to change his luck, scanned the waters through his binoculars under the light of a full moon.
Suddenly, U-85 was rocked by a tremendous force on the starboard side, accompanied by a thunderous crash.
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