German submarine U-8 (1935)

The German submarine U-8 was a Type IIB U-boat of the German Kriegsmarine, based at Kiel during World War II. It was one of the smaller versions, and was first launched on July 16, 1935. Its first commander was Harald Grosse. U-8 would have 18 commanders over the course of its service, the last being Jürgen Kriegshammer.

The submarine was too small to undertake sustained operations far away from home support facilities, its primary role was found to be in the training schools, preparing new German naval officers for command.

Fate
U-8 was scuttled in the Raeder Lock at Wilhelmshaven on May 2 1945.