German submarine U-926
HNoMS Kya (ex U-926) in 1954
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History | |
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Nazi Germany | |
Name | U-926 |
Ordered | 25 August 1941 |
Builder | Neptun Werft AG, Rostock |
Yard number | 513 |
Laid down | 1 July 1942 |
Launched | 28 December 1943 |
Commissioned | 29 February 1944 |
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Norway | |
Name | HNoMS Kya (S307) |
Acquired | 10 January 1949 |
Fate | Retired in 1962 |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | Type VIIC submarine |
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Beam |
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Height | 9.60 m (31 ft 6 in) |
Draught | 4.74 m (15 ft 7 in) |
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Complement | 4 officers, 44–52 enlisted |
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Service record (Kriegsmarine) | |
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Identification codes: | M 50 939 |
Commanders: | |
Operations: | None |
Victories: | None |
German submarine U-926 was a
.She was ordered on 25 August 1941, and was laid down on 1 July 1942 at Neptun Werft AG, Rostock, as yard number 513. She was launched on 28 December 1943 and commissioned under the command of Oberleutnant zur See Eberhard von Wenden on 29 February 1944.[4]
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 SSW GU 343/38-8 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).[5]
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 44 — 52 men.[5]
Service history
On 9 May 1945, U-926 surrendered at
Bergen, Norway. Later deemed unseaworthy, she was not transferred to the UK for disposal. U-926 was taken over by the Royal Norwegian Navy and renamed HNoMS Kya (S307), 10 January 1949, she served until 1962.[4]
References
- ^ Helgason, Guðmundur. "Eberhard von Wenden". German U-boats of WWII - uboat.net. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
- ^ Helgason, Guðmundur. "Werner Roost". German U-boats of WWII - uboat.net. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
- ^ Helgason, Guðmundur. "Hellmut Rehren". German U-boats of WWII - uboat.net. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
- ^ a b Helgason, Guðmundur. "U-926". German U-boats of WWII - uboat.net. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
- ^ a b c d Gröner 1991, pp. 43–46.
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, 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.
External links
- Helgason, Guðmundur. "The Type VIIC boat U-926". German U-boats of WWII - uboat.net.