German submarine U-2349
Postwar photo of Hecht (S 171), (former Type XXIII submarine U-2367). An identical sister ship of U-2349.
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Name | U-2349 |
Ordered | 20 September 1944 |
Builder | Deutsche Werft AG, Hamburg |
Yard number | 503 |
Laid down | 25 September 1944 |
Launched | 20 November 1944 |
Commissioned | 11 December 1944 |
Fate | Scuttled on 5 May 1945 |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | Type XXIII submarine |
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Draught | 3.66 m (12 ft) |
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Test depth | 180 m (590 ft) |
Complement | 14–18 |
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Identification codes: | M 50 232 |
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Operations: | None |
Victories: | None |
German submarine U-2349 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 25 September 1944 at Deutsche Werft AG, Hamburg, as yard number 503. She was launched on 20 November 1944 and commissioned under the command of Oberleutnant zur See Hans-Georg Müller on 11 December 1944.[2]
Design
Like all
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 194 nautical miles (359 km; 223 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-2349 was fitted with two 53.3 cm (21 in) torpedo tubes in the bow. She could carry two preloaded torpedoes. 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-2349 was scuttled in Gelting Bay near Gelting as part of Operation Regenbogen. The wreck was later raised and broken up.[2]
See also
References
- ^ Helgason, Guðmundur. "Hans-Georg Müller". Uboat.net. Retrieved 29 April 2016.
- ^ a b c Helgason, Guðmundur. "U-2349". Uboat.net. Retrieved 29 April 2016.
- ^ a b Gröner 1991, p. 89.
Bibliography
- Busch, Rainer; Röll, Hans-Joachim (1999). German U-boat commanders of World War II : a biographical dictionary. Translated by Brooks, Geoffrey. London, Annapolis, Md: Greenhill Books, Naval Institute Press. ISBN 1-55750-186-6.
- Gröner, Erich; Jung, Dieter; Maass, Martin (1991). U-boats and Mine Warfare Vessels. German Warships 1815–1945. Vol. 2. Translated by Thomas, Keith; Magowan, Rachel. London: Conway Maritime Press. ISBN 0-85177-593-4.
- ISBN 1841768723.
External links
- Helgason, Guðmundur. "U-2349". Uboat.net. Retrieved 29 April 2016.