German submarine U-2337
.jpg) Postwar photo of Hecht (S 171), (former Type XXIII submarine U-2367). An identical sister ship of U-2337. | |
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| Name: | U-2337 |
| Ordered: | 20 September 1943 |
| Builder: | Deutsche Werft, Hamburg |
| Yard number: | 491 |
| Laid down: | 2 August 1944 |
| Launched: | 15 September 1944 |
| Commissioned: | 4 October 1944 |
| Fate: | Surrendered on 9 May 1945 |
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| Type: | Type XXIII |
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| Draught: | 3.66 m (12 ft) |
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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-2337 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 2 August 1944 at Deutsche Werft, Hamburg, as yard number 491. She was launched on 15 September 1944 and commissioned under the command of Oberleutnant zur See Günter Behnisch on 4 October 1944.[2][3]
Design
Like all Type XXIII U-boats, U-2337 had a displacement of 234 tonnes (230 long tons) when at the surface and 258 tonnes (254 long tons) while submerged. She had a total length of 34.68 m (113 ft 9 in) (o/a), a beam width of 3.02 m (9 ft 11 in) (o/a), and a draught depth of3.66 m (12 ft). The submarine was powered by one MWM six-cylinder RS134S diesel engine providing 575–630 metric horsepower (423–463 kilowatts; 567–621 shaft horsepower), one AEG GU4463-8 double-acting electric motor electric motor providing 580 PS (430 kW; 570 shp), and one BBC silent running CCR188 electric motor providing 35 PS (26 kW; 35 shp).[4]
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 194 nautical miles (359 km; 223 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-2337 was fitted with two 53.3 cm (21 in) torpedo tubes in the bow. She could carry two preloaded torpedoes. The complement was 14 – 18 men.[4] This class of U-boat did not carry a deck gun.[2]
Service history
On 9 May 1945, U-2337 surrendered at Kristiansand, Norway. She was later transferred to Loch Ryan, Scotland on 29 May 1945. Of the 156 U-boats that eventually surrendered to the Allied forces at the end of the war, U-2337 was one of 116 selected to take part in Operation Deadlight. U-2337 was towed out to be sank on 28 November 1945, by gunfire from the British destroyer HMS Onslow and the Polish destroyer ORP Piorun.[2]
The wreck now lies at 56°10′N 10°05′W / 56.167°N 10.083°WCoordinates: 56°10′N 10°05′W / 56.167°N 10.083°W.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Helgason, Guðmundur. "Günter Behnisch". Uboat.net. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 Helgason, Guðmundur. "U-2337". Uboat.net. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
- ↑ Busch & Röll 1999, p. 29.
- 1 2 Gröner 1991, p. 89.
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-2337". Uboat.net. Retrieved 28 April 2016.