German submarine U-825
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Name | U-825 |
Ordered | 8 June 1942 |
Builder | Danzig |
Yard number | 1588 |
Laid down | 19 July 1943 |
Launched | 16 February 1944 |
Commissioned | 4 May 1944 |
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Class and type | Type VIIC submarine |
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Draught | 4.74 m (15 ft 7 in) |
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Complement | 4 officers, 40–56 enlisted |
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Identification codes: | M 19 192 |
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German submarine U-825 was a
. She wasDanzig as yard number 1588, launched on 16 February 1944 and commissioned on 4 May 1944 under Oberleutnant zur See
Gerhard Stoelker.
Design
supercharged diesel engines producing a total of 2,800 to 3,200 metric horsepower (2,060 to 2,350 kW; 2,760 to 3,160 shp) for use while surfaced, two Brown, Boveri & Cie GG UB 720/8 double-acting electric motors producing a total of 750 metric horsepower (550 kW; 740 shp) for use while submerged. She had two shafts and two 1.23 m (4 ft) propellers. The boat was capable of operating at depths of up to 230 metres (750 ft).[2]
The submarine had a maximum surface speed of 17.7 knots (32.8 km/h; 20.4 mph) and a maximum submerged speed of 7.6 knots (14.1 km/h; 8.7 mph).2 cm (0.79 in) C/30 anti-aircraft guns. The boat had a complement of between forty-four and sixty.[2]
Service history
The boat's career began with training at 8th Flotilla on 4 May 1944, followed by active service on 1 December 1944 as part of the 11th Flotilla.
Wolfpacks
U-825 took part in no wolfpacks.
Fate
U-825 surrendered on 13 May 1945 at Loch Eriboll. She was then sunk on 3 January 1946 at 55°31′N 07°30′W / 55.517°N 7.500°W as part of Operation Deadlight.
Summary of raiding history
Date | Ship Name | Nationality | Tonnage (GRT) |
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27 January 1945 | Solør | Norway | 8,262 | Total loss |
27 January 1945 | Ruben Dario | United States | 7,198 | Damaged |
References
- ^ Helgason, Guðmundur. "Gerhard Stoelker". German U-boats of WWII - uboat.net. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- ^ a b c d Gröner 1991, pp. 43–46.
- ^ Helgason, Guðmundur. "Ships hit by U-825". German U-boats of WWII - uboat.net. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
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, Eric; Jung, Dieter; Maass, Martin (1991). German Warships 1815-1945: U-boats and Mine Warfare Vessels. Vol. 2. Translated by Thomas, Keith; Magowan, Rachel. London: Conway Maritime Press. ISBN 0-85177-593-4.
- Sharpe, Peter (1998). U-Boat Fact File. Great Britain: Midland Publishing. ISBN 1-85780-072-9.
External links
- Helgason, Guðmundur. "The Type VIIC U-boat U-825". German U-boats of WWII - uboat.net. Retrieved 29 March 2015.