January 16, 2011
Blog ArchivesAbandoned Midget Submarines, Aberlady Bay, Scotland
(Image: DD, cc-sa-2.0) In addition to its outstanding natural beauty, Aberlady Bay on the east coast of Scotland is home to the rusting remains of two midget submarines that played a crucial role during World War Two. These XT class vessels were used to train the men who would undertake one of the most risky … Continue Reading
The Midget Submarines of Aberlady
Aberlady Bay is an area of outstanding natural beauty skirting the windswept Scottish coast, near the town of North Berwick. A walkers’ paradise and wildlife haven, few people know the history behind the only man-made objects to punctuate the sand at low tide, or their crucial role in sinking one of World War Two’s most formidable battleships.