German submarine U-1010 facts for kids
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|} The German submarine U-1010was a special type of U-boatcalled a Type VIIC/41. It was part of Nazi Germany's navy, known as the Kriegsmarine, during World War II. This submarine was ordered on March 23, 1942. Its construction began on February 23, 1943, at a shipyard called Blohm & Voss in Hamburg, Germany. It was given the number 210. The U-1010was officially launched into the water on January 5, 1944. It began its service on February 22, 1944, under the command of a naval officer named Oberleutnant zur SeeOtto Bitter.
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| Name | U-1010 |
| Ordered | 23 March 1942 |
| Builder | Blohm & Voss, Hamburg |
| Yard number | 210 |
| Laid down | 23 February 1943 |
| Launched | 5 January 1944 |
| Commissioned | 22 February 1944 |
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| Type | Type VIIC/41 submarine |
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| Height | 9.60 m (31 ft 6 in) |
| Draught | 4.74 m (15 ft 7 in) |
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| Complement | 44-52 officers & ratings |
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| Victories: | None |
Submarine Design and Features
The U-1010 was a Type VIIC/41 U-boat. This type was an improved version of earlier German submarines.
When U-1010 was on the surface, it weighed about 769 tonnes (757 long tons). When it was underwater, it weighed more, around 871 tonnes (857 long tons). The submarine was 67.10 m (220 ft 2 in) long from end to end. Its strong inner hull, called the pressure hull, was 50.50 m (165 ft 8 in) long. The widest part of the submarine was 6.20 m (20 ft 4 in), and it stood 9.60 m (31 ft 6 in) tall. The part of the submarine that sat below the water, called the draught, was 4.74 m (15 ft 7 in).
How it Moved
The U-1010 used two powerful diesel engines when it was on the surface. These engines could create between 2,800 to 3,200 metric horsepower (2,060 to 2,350 kW; 2,760 to 3,160 shp) of power. When the submarine went underwater, it switched to two electric motors. These motors produced 750 metric horsepower (550 kW; 740 shp) of power. The submarine had two propellers, each about 1.23 m (4 ft) wide, to help it move through the water. It could dive to depths of up to 230 metres (750 ft).
Speed and Range
The U-1010 could travel at a top speed of 17.7 knots (32.8 km/h; 20.4 mph) (knots) when on the surface. Underwater, its top speed was 7.6 knots (14.1 km/h; 8.7 mph). When submerged, it could travel about 80 nautical miles (150 km; 92 mi) (nautical miles) if it went at a slower speed of 4 knots (7.4 km/h; 4.6 mph). On the surface, it had a much longer range, able to travel 8,500 nautical miles (15,700 km; 9,800 mi) at 10 knots (19 km/h; 12 mph).
Weapons and Crew
The U-1010 was equipped with five torpedo tubes, which are tubes used to launch torpedoes. Four of these were at the front (bow) and one was at the back (stern). It could carry 14 torpedoes or 26 Naval mines. For defense against other ships, it had one 8.8 cm (3.46 in) naval gun with 220 rounds of ammunition. To protect itself from aircraft, it had one 3.7 cm (1.5 in) Flak M42 anti-aircraft gun and two 2 cm (0.79 in) C/30 anti-aircraft guns. The submarine typically had a crew of between 44 and 52 people.
Service History and Final Fate
The U-1010 went on only one war patrol during its time in service. During this patrol, it did not damage or sink any enemy ships.
Sometime before April 1945, the U-1010 was fitted with a Schnorchel. This was a special device that allowed the submarine to run its diesel engines and breathe air while still submerged, making it harder for enemies to detect.
On May 14, 1945, as World War II was ending, U-1010 surrendered to the Allied forces at Loch Eriboll in Scotland. Later, it was moved to Lisahally.
After the war, many German U-boats that had surrendered were destroyed by the Allies in an event called Operation Deadlight. U-1010 was one of 116 submarines chosen for this operation. On January 7, 1946, U-1010 was towed out to sea and sunk by gunfire from the Polish destroyer ORP Garland.
Today, the wreck of U-1010 lies at these coordinates: 55°37′N 07°49′W / 55.617°N 7.817°W.
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