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Bundesarchiv Bild 146-2008-0212, Uboot Hecht (S 171, ex U 2367).jpg Postwar photo of Hecht (S 171), (former Type XXIII submarine U-2367). An identical sister ship of U-2328
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| Name: | U-2328 |
| Ordered: | 20 September 1943 |
| Builder: | Deutsche Werft, Hamburg |
| Yard number: | 482 |
| Laid down: | 19 May 1944 |
| Launched: | 7 August 1944 |
| Commissioned: | 25 August 1944 |
| Fate: | Surrendered on 9 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-2328 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 19 May 1944 at Deutsche Werft, Hamburg, as yard number 482. She was launched on 7 August 1944 and commissioned under the command of Oberleutnant zur See Hans-Ullrich Scholle on 25 August 1944.[3]
Design[]
Like all Type XXIII U-boats, U-2328 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).[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 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-2328 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.[4] This class of U-boat did not carry a deck gun.[3]
Service history[]
On 9 May 1945, U-2328 surrendered at Bergen, Norway. She was later transferred to Loch Ryan, Scotland on 30 May 1945. Of the 156 U-boats that eventually surrendered to the Allied forces at the end of the war, U-2328 was one of 116 selected to take part in Operation Deadlight. U-2328 was towed out to be sunk on 27 November 1945, but she would become one of 55 other boats that didn't make it to the scuttling area because she started taking on water, U-2328 sank while in tow.[3]
The wreck now lies at 56°12′N 09°48′W / 56.2°N 9.8°WCoordinates: 56°12′N 09°48′W / 56.2°N 9.8°W.[3]
See also[]
References[]
- ↑ Helgason, Guðmundur. "Hans-Ullrich Scholle". http://uboat.net/men/commanders/1112.html. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- ↑ Helgason, Guðmundur. "Peter Lawrence". http://uboat.net/men/commanders/711.html. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Helgason, Guðmundur. "U-2328". http://uboat.net/boats/u2328.htm. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Type XXIII U-Boat Coastal Submarine (1944)". Military Factory. http://www.militaryfactory.com/ships/detail.asp?ship_id=Type-XXIII-Uboat. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
Bibliography[]
- Gröner, ErichExpression error: Unexpected < operator. (1991). U-boats and Mine Warfare Vessels. 2. 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-2328". http://uboat.net/boats/u2328.htm. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
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