German submarine U-1061 facts for kids

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Nazi Germany
Name	U-1061
Ordered	25 August 1941
Builder	Germaniawerft, Kiel
Yard number	695
Laid down	21 August 1942
Launched	22 April 1943
Commissioned	25 August 1943
Fate	Surrendered on 9 May 1945 Scuttled on 1 December 1945 during Operation Deadlight
General characteristics
Class and type	Type VIIF submarine
Displacement	1,084 tonnes (1,067 long tons) surfaced 1,181 t (1,162 long tons) submerged
Length	77.63 m (254 ft 8 in) o/a 60.40 m (198 ft 2 in) pressure hull
Beam	7.30 m (23 ft 11 in) o/a 4.70 m (15 ft 5 in) pressure hull
Height	9.60 m (31 ft 6 in)
Draught	4.91 m (16 ft 1 in)
Installed power	2,800–3,200 PS (2,100–2,400 kW; 2,800–3,200 bhp) (diesels) 750 PS (550 kW; 740 shp) (electric)
Propulsion	2 shafts 2 × diesel engines 2 × electric motors
Speed	16.9–17.6 knots (31.3–32.6 km/h; 19.4–20.3 mph) surfaced
Range	14,700 nmi (27,200 km; 16,900 mi) at 10 knots (19 km/h; 12 mph) surfaced 75 nmi (139 km; 86 mi) at 4 knots (7.4 km/h; 4.6 mph) submerged
Test depth	200 m (660 ft) Calculated crush depth: 220–240 m (720–790 ft)
Crew	4 officers, 42 enlisted
Armament	5 × 53.3 cm (21 in) torpedo tubes (4 bow, 1 stern) 14 × torpedoes or up to 40 in transport role 1 × 3.7 centimetres (1.5 in) SK C/30 anti-aircraft gun (1,195 rounds) 2 × 2 centimetres (0.79 in) Flak anti-aircraft guns (4,380 rounds)
Service record
Part of:	5th U-boat Flotilla 25 August – 31 December 1943 12th U-boat Flotilla 1 January – 1 March 1944 5th U-boat Flotilla 1 March – 30 April 1944 12th U-boat Flotilla 1 May – 31 October 1944 5th U-boat Flotilla 1 November 1944 – 8 May 1945
Commanders:	Oblt.z.S. Otto Hinrichs 25 August 1943 – 19 March 1945 Oblt.z.S. Walter Jäger 20 March – 9 May 1945
Operations:	5 patrols: 1st patrol: a. 22 – 23 February 1944 b. 23 – 24 February 1944 c. 25 February – 2 March 1944 d. 5 – 10 March 1944 e. 11 – 12 March 1944 f. 13 – 14 March 1944 2nd patrol: a. 6 – 8 April 1944 b. 8 – 12 April 1944 c. 18 – 29 April 1944 d. 18 – 20 May 1944 e. 22 – 24 May 1944 3rd patrol: a. 27 – 29 May 1944 b. 29 May – 5 June 1944 c. 8 – 10 June 1944 d. 12 – 13 June 1944 e. 14 – 15 June 1944 f. 15 – 17 June 1944 4th patrol: a. 1 – 3 July 1944 b. 3 – 5 July 1944 c. 5 – 6 July 1944 d. 7 – 9 July 1944 e. 13 – 15 July 1944 f. 17 – 18 July 1944 g. 19 – 20 July 1944 h. 21 – 23 July 1944 5th patrol: a. 17 – 19 October 1944 b. 22 – 23 October 1944 c. 26 – 28 October 1944 d. 28 October – 3 November 1944 e. 20 – 21 January 1945 f. 7 – 9 February 1945 g. 24 – 29 April 1945 h. 1 – 4 May 1945
Victories:	None

U-1061 was a special type of submarine used by Nazi Germany during World War II. It was one of only four submarines known as the Type VIIF. These submarines were designed to carry many torpedoes, up to 40, to resupply other U-boats at sea.

U-1061 was officially put into service on 25 August 1943. It first joined the 5th U-boat Flotilla for training. Later, it became part of the 12th U-boat Flotilla for active duty.

Submarine Design and Features

U-1061 was a Type VIIF submarine. When it was on the surface, it weighed about 1,084 tons. When it was underwater, it weighed about 1,181 tons.

Size and Shape

The submarine was about 77.63 meters (254 feet) long overall. Its main body, called the pressure hull, was about 60.40 meters (198 feet) long. The widest part of the submarine was 7.30 meters (23 feet) across. It stood 9.60 meters (31 feet) tall and sat 4.91 meters (16 feet) deep in the water.

Power and Speed

U-1061 had two powerful diesel engines for moving on the surface. These engines could create between 2,800 and 3,200 horsepower. For moving underwater, it used two electric motors that produced about 750 horsepower. It had two propellers to push it through the water.

On the surface, the submarine could travel at a top speed of about 16.9 to 17.6 knots (31 to 33 kilometers per hour). Underwater, its top speed was about 7.9 knots (14.6 kilometers per hour). It could dive to a depth of up to 230 meters (750 feet).

Travel Range

When surfaced, U-1061 could travel a very long distance. It could go about 14,700 nautical miles (27,200 kilometers) at a speed of 10 knots. This means it could cross oceans without needing to refuel often. Underwater, it could travel about 75 nautical miles (139 kilometers) at 4 knots.

Weapons and Crew

The submarine was armed with five torpedo tubes, which are special launchers for torpedoes. Four of these were at the front (bow) and one was at the back (stern). It could carry 14 torpedoes for fighting, or up to 40 torpedoes when it was used to transport them to other submarines.

For defense against aircraft, it had one 3.7 cm anti-aircraft gun and two 2 cm Flak anti-aircraft guns. A crew of about 46 people, including 4 officers and 42 enlisted sailors, operated the submarine.

Service in World War II

U-1061 completed five missions where it transported torpedoes. These missions were important for keeping other U-boats supplied during the war.

End of Service

The submarine surrendered at Bergen, Norway, on 9 May 1945, when World War II was ending. After the war, many German submarines were collected by the Allied forces. U-1061 was taken to Scotland as part of Operation Deadlight. On 1 December 1945, it was sunk by naval gunfire.