German submarine U-2338
.jpg) Postwar photo of Hecht (S 171), (former Type XXIII submarine U-2367). An identical sister ship of U-2338. | |
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| Name: | U-2338 |
| Ordered: | 20 September 1943 |
| Builder: | Deutsche Werft AG, Hamburg |
| Yard number: | 492 |
| Laid down: | 10 August 1944 |
| Launched: | 18 September 1944 |
| Commissioned: | 9 October 1944 |
| Fate: | Sunk 4 May 1945 |
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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: | No patrols |
| Victories: | None |
German submarine U-2338 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 10 August 1944 at Deutsche Werft AG, Hamburg, as yard number 492. She was launched on 18 September 1944 and commissioned under the command of Oberleutnant zur See Hans-Dietrich Kaiser on 9 October 1944.[2]
Design
Like all Type XXIII U-boats, U-2338 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-2338 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 4 May 1945, U-2338 was sunk east northeast of Fredericia by British Beaufighters of 236 Squadron and 254 Squadron. Twelve crewmen were killed with two survivor Specht, Walter and Durach, Wilhelm[2]
The wreck now lies at 55°34′N 09°49′E / 55.567°N 9.817°ECoordinates: 55°34′N 09°49′E / 55.567°N 9.817°E. Raised in 1952 and broken up.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Helgason, Guðmundur. "Hans-Dietrich Kaiser". Uboat.net. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 Helgason, Guðmundur. "U-2338". Uboat.net. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
- 1 2 "Type XXIII U-Boat Coastal Submarine (1944)". Military Factory. Retrieved 28 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-2338". Uboat.net. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
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