Uboat-b118 Site

1,763 tons (surfaced) / 2,710 tons (submerged).

The German submarine was a Type XB minelaying U-boat of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine during World War II. It is most notable for its dramatic sinking and the subsequent rescue of its crew members in the central Atlantic. Technical Specifications and Design uboat-b118

Eight aircraft (Avengers and Wildcats) coordinated a strike using depth charges and machine-gun fire. 1,763 tons (surfaced) / 2,710 tons (submerged)

Two diesel engines and two electric motors, allowing for a surfaced speed of roughly 17 knots. Operational History 763 tons (surfaced) / 2

U-118 served with the 4th U-boat Flotilla for training before moving to the 10th Flotilla for active duty in late 1942. Its career was relatively brief, consisting of only four patrols.