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U-518
German submarine ''U-518'' was a German Type IX submarine, Type IXC U-boat of the Nazi Germany's ''Kriegsmarine'' during World War II. She saw considerable success from her launch on 11 February 1942 until she was sunk on 22 April 1945. The U-boat was Keel laying, laid down at the Deutsche Werft in Hamburg as yard number 314 on 12 June 1941, and Ship commissioning, commissioned on 25 April 1942 with ''Fregattenkapitän'' Hans-Günther Brachmann in command. He was replaced on 19 August 1942 by ''Kapitänleutnant'' Friedrich-Wilhelm Wissmann. She sank nine ships and damaged three more in seven active patrols. ''U-518'' had a crew of 56, and was by then commanded by ''Oberleutnant zur See'' Hans-Werner Offermann from 13 January 1944. Design German Type IX submarine#Type IXC, German Type IXC submarines were slightly larger than the original German Type IXB submarine, Type IXBs. ''U-518'' had a displacement of when at the surface and while submerged. The U-boat had a total length of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
German Type IX Submarine
The Type IX U-boat was designed by Nazi Germany's '' Kriegsmarine'' in 1935 and 1936 as a large ocean-going submarine for sustained operations far from the home support facilities. Type IX boats were briefly used for patrols off the eastern United States in an attempt to disrupt the stream of troops and supplies bound for Europe. It was derived from the Type IA, and appeared in various sub-types. Type IXs had six torpedo tubes; four at the bow and two at the stern. They carried six reloads internally and had five external torpedo containers (three at the stern and two at the bow) which stored ten additional torpedoes. The total of 22 torpedoes allowed U-boat commanders to follow a convoy and strike night after night. Some of the IXC boats were fitted for mine operations; as mine-layers they could carry 44 TMA or 66 TMB mines. Secondary armament was provided by one deck gun with 180 rounds. Anti-aircraft armament differed throughout the war. They had two periscopes in the to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
