German submarine U-3039
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Nazi Germany | |
Name | U-3039 |
Ordered | 6 November 1943 |
Builder | AG Weser, Bremen |
Yard number | 1198 |
Laid down | 29 November 1944 |
Launched | 14 February 1945 |
Commissioned | 8 March 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 52 652 |
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Operations: | None |
Victories: | None |
German submarine U-3039 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 29 November 1944 at AG Weser, Bremen, as yard number 1198. She was launched on 14 February 1945, and commissioned under the command of Kapitänleutnant Günther Ruperti on 8 March 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-3039 was scuttled on 3 May 1945, at Kiel, as part of Operation Regenbogen. The wreck was later raised and broken up.[2]
References
- ^ Helgason, Guðmundur. "Günther Ruperti". German U-boats of WWII - uboat.net. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
- ^ a b Helgason, Guðmundur. "U-3039". German U-boats of WWII - uboat.net. Retrieved 20 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-3039". German U-boats of WWII - uboat.net. Retrieved 20 April 2016.