German submarine U-3025
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 Nazi Germany | |
| Name | U-3025 |
| Ordered | 6 November 1943 |
| Builder | AG Weser, Bremen |
| Yard number | 1184 |
| Laid down | 12 October 1944 |
| Launched | 9 December 1944 |
| Commissioned | 20 January 1945 |
| Fate | Scuttled on 3 May 1945 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Type XXI submarine |
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| Height | 11.30 m (37 ft 1 in) |
| Draught | 6.32 m (20 ft 9 in) |
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| Test depth | 280 m (920 ft) |
| Complement | 57–60 crewmen |
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| Identification codes: | M 50 034 |
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| Operations: | None |
| Victories: | None |
German submarine U-3025 was a Type XXI U-boat (one of the "Elektroboote") of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine, built for service in World War II. She was ordered on 6 November 1943, and was laid down on 12 October 1944 at AG Weser, Bremen, as yard number 1184. She was launched on 9 December 1944, and commissioned under the command of Oberleutnant zur See Hans Vogel on 20 January 1945.[2]
Design
Like all
The submarine had a maximum surface speed of 15.6 knots (28.9 km/h; 18.0 mph) and a submerged speed of 17.2 knots (31.9 km/h; 19.8 mph). When running on silent motors the boat could operate at a speed of 6.1 knots (11.3 km/h; 7.0 mph). When submerged, the boat could operate at 5 knots (9.3 km/h; 5.8 mph) for 340 nautical miles (630 km; 390 mi); when surfaced, she could travel 15,500 nautical miles (28,700 km; 17,800 mi) at 10 knots (19 km/h; 12 mph).
Fate
U-3025 was scuttled on 3 May 1945, at Travemünde, as part of Operation Regenbogen. The wreck was later raised and broken up.[2]
References
- ^ Helgason, Guðmundur. "Hans Vogel". German U-boats of WWII - uboat.net. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
- ^ a b Helgason, Guðmundur. "U-3025". German U-boats of WWII - uboat.net. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
- ^ a b c d Gröner 1991, p. 85.
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.
- Busch, Rainer; Röll, Hans-Joachim (1999). Der U-Boot-Krieg, 1939-1945: Deutsche U-Boot-Verluste von September 1939 bis Mai 1945 [German U-boat losses from September 1939 to May 1945] (in German). Vol. IV. Hamburg, Berlin, Bonn: Mittler. ISBN 3-8132-0514-2.
- 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.
External links
- Helgason, Guðmundur. "U-3025". German U-boats of WWII - uboat.net. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
