Operation Deadlight was the disposal of U-boat's after they were evaluated by the U.K.
They were sunk by gunfire (to test different rounds and their effectiveness) and bombing.
No one was onboard the subs, so they are not considered war graves. There has been much intrest in rasing some of the subs, as the metal in them is highly sought after (metal that was made before Nuclear testing is a much wanted item for radioactive testing equipment). I have heard rumors that the British government has given permission for some salvageres to go for it.
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