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Postwar photo of Hecht (S 171), (former Type XXIII submarine U-2367). An identical sister ship of U-2368.
History
Nazi Germany
NameU-2368
Ordered20 September 1944
BuilderDeutsche Werft AG, Hamburg
Yard number522
Laid down15 December 1944
Launched19 March 1945
Commissioned11 April 1945
FateScuttled on 5 May 1945
General characteristics (XXIII)
TypeType XXIII
Displacement
  • 232 t (228 long tons) (surfaced)
  • 256 t (252 long tons) (submerged)
Length
  • 34.14 m (112 ft 0 in) (o/a)
  • 26.00 m (85 ft 4 in) (p/h)
Beam
  • 3.02 m (9 ft 11 in) (o/a)
  • 3.00 m (9 ft 10 in) (p/h)
Draught3.66 m (12 ft 0 in)
Installed power
  • 575 PS (423 kW; 567 shp) (diesel drive)
  • 572 PS (421 kW; 564 shp) (standard electric drive)
  • 35 PS (26 kW; 35 shp) (silent electric drive)
Propulsion
Speed
  • 9.7 knots (18 km/h; 11 mph) (surfaced)
  • 12.5 knots (23 km/h; 14 mph) (submerged)
Range
  • 2,600 nautical miles (4,800 km; 3,000 mi) at 8 knots (15 km/h; 9.2 mph) surfaced
  • 194 nmi (359 km; 223 mi) at 4 knots (7.4 km/h; 4.6 mph) submerged
Test depth180 m (590 ft)
Complement14–18
Armament
Service record
Part of:
Commanders:
Operations: No patrols
Victories: None

German submarine U-2368 was a Type XXIII U-boat of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine during World War II. She was ordered on 20 September 1944, and was laid down on 15 December 1944 at Deutsche Werft AG, Hamburg, as yard number 522. She was launched on 19 March 1945 and commissioned under the command of Oberleutnant zur See Fritz Ufermann on 11 April 1945.[2]

Design

Like all Type XXIII U-boats, U-2368 had a displacement of 232 tonnes (228 long tons) when at the surface and 256 tonnes (252 long tons) while submerged. She had a total length of 34.14 m (112 ft 0 in) (o/a), a beam width of 3.02 m (9 ft 11 in) (o/a), and a draught depth of 3.66 m (12 ft 0 in). The submarine was powered by one MWM six-cylinder RS134S diesel engine providing 575 metric horsepower (423 kilowatts; 567 shaft horsepower), one AEG GU4463-8 double-acting electric motor electric motor providing 572 PS (421 kW; 564 shp), and one BBC silent running CCR188 electric motor providing 35 PS (26 kW; 35 shp).[3]

The submarine had a maximum surface speed of 9.7 knots (18.0 km/h; 11.2 mph) and a submerged speed of 12.5 knots (23.2 km/h; 14.4 mph). When submerged, the boat could operate at 4 knots (7.4 km/h; 4.6 mph) for 202 nautical miles (374 km; 232 mi); when surfaced, she could travel 2,600 nautical miles (4,800 km; 3,000 mi) at 8 knots (15 km/h; 9.2 mph). U-3523 was fitted with two 53.3 cm (21.0 in) torpedo tubes in the bow. She could carry two preloaded torpedos. The complement was 14 – 18 men.[3] This class of U-boat did not carry a deck gun.[2]

Service history

On 5 May 1945, U-2368 was scuttled in Gelting Bay near Gelting as part of Operation Regenbogen. The wreck was later raised and broken up.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ Helgason, Guðmundur. "Fritz Ufermann". Uboat.net. Retrieved 29 April 2016.
  2. ^ a b c Helgason, Guðmundur. "U-2368". Uboat.net. Retrieved 29 April 2016.
  3. ^ a b "Type XXIII U-Boat Coastal Submarine (1944)". Military Factory. Retrieved 29 April 2016.

Bibliography

  • Gröner, Erich; Jung, Dieter; Maass, Martin (1991). U-boats and Mine Warfare Vessels. Vol. 2. Translated by Thomas, Keith; Magowan, Rachel. London: Conway Maritime Press. ISBN 0-85177-593-4. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |last-author-amp= (help)
  • Williamson, Gordon (2006). Wolf Pack. Osprey Publishing. ISBN 1-84603-141-9.
  • Helgason, Guðmundur. "U-2368". Uboat.net. Retrieved 29 April 2016.


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