German submarine U-2326
.jpg) Postwar photo of Hecht (S 171), (former Type XXIII submarine U-2367). An identical sister ship of U-2326. | |
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| Name: | U-2326 |
| Ordered: | 20 September 1943 |
| Builder: | Deutsche Werft, Hamburg |
| Yard number: | 480 |
| Laid down: | 8 May 1944 |
| Launched: | 17 July 1944 |
| Commissioned: | 11 August 1944 |
| Fate: | Surrendered on 14 May 1945 |
| Status: | Sunk on 6 December 1946 |
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| Type: | Type XXIII |
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| Draught: | 3.66 m (12 ft 0 in) |
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| Test depth: | 180 m (590 ft) |
| Complement: | 14–18 |
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| Operations: | 2 patrol |
| Victories: | None |
German submarine U-2326 was a Type XXIII U-boat of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine during World War II. She was ordered on 20 September 1943, and was laid down on 8 May 1944 at Deutsche Werft, Hamburg, as yard number 480. She was launched on 17 July 1944 and commissioned under the command of Oberleutnant zur See Karl Jobst on 10 August 1944.[2]
Design
Like all Type XXIII U-boats, U-2326 had a displacement of 232 tonnes (228 long tons) when at the surface and 256 tonnes (252 long tons) while submerged. She had a total length of 34.14 m (112 ft 0 in) (o/a), a beam width of 3.02 m (9 ft 11 in) (o/a), and a draught depth of 3.66 m (12 ft 0 in). The submarine was powered by one MWM six-cylinder RS134S diesel engine providing 575 metric horsepower (423 kilowatts; 567 shaft horsepower), one AEG GU4463-8 double-acting electric motor electric motor providing 572 PS (421 kW; 564 shp), and one BBC silent running CCR188 electric motor providing 35 PS (26 kW; 35 shp).[3]
The submarine had a maximum surface speed of 9.7 knots (18.0 km/h; 11.2 mph) and a submerged speed of 12.5 knots (23.2 km/h; 14.4 mph). When submerged, the boat could operate at 4 knots (7.4 km/h; 4.6 mph) for 202 nautical miles (374 km; 232 mi); when surfaced, she could travel 2,600 nautical miles (4,800 km; 3,000 mi) at 8 knots (15 km/h; 9.2 mph). U-2326 was fitted with two 53.3 cm (21.0 in) torpedo tubes in the bow. She could carry two preloaded torpedoes. The complement was 14 — 18 men.[3] This class of U-boat did not carry a deck gun.[2]
Service history
On 14 May 1945, U-2326 surrendered at Dundee, Scotland. She would go on to become a British Type-N-class submarine renamed N35 and later be transferred to France in 1946. However, she was sunk 6 December 1946, in an accident in Toulon. While many sources claim that the boat was later raised and broken up for scrap, it is known that the French Navy does not raise warships that suffured a loss of life as they are viewed as military graves, so these claims seem highly unlikely.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Helgason, Guðmundur. "Karl Jobst". Uboat.net. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- 1 2 3 Helgason, Guðmundur. "U-2326". Uboat.net. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- 1 2 "Type XXIII U-Boat Coastal Submarine (1944)". Military Factory. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
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, Erich; Jung, Dieter; Maass, Martin (1991). U-boats and Mine Warfare Vessels. German Warships 1815–1945. 2. Translated by Thomas, Keith; Magowan, Rachel. London: Conway Maritime Press. ISBN 0-85177-593-4.
- Williamson, Gordon (2005). Wolf Pack: The Story of the U-boat in World War II. Osprey. ISBN 1841768723.
External links
- Helgason, Guðmundur. "U-2326". Uboat.net. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- Helgason, Guðmundur. "Patrols by U-2326". Uboat.net. Retrieved 26 April 2016.