German submarine U-1110 facts for kids
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|} The German submarine U-1110was a special type of submarinecalled a Type VIIC/41 U-boat. It was built for Nazi Germany's navy, the Kriegsmarine, during World War II. This U-boat was ordered on April 2, 1942. Its construction began on December 18, 1943, at a shipyard called Nordseewerke in Emden, Germany. It was officially launched into the water on July 21, 1944. Finally, on September 24, 1944, it was ready for duty. Its first and only commander was a naval officer named Joachim-Werner Bach.
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| Name | U-1110 |
| Ordered | 2 April 1942 |
| Builder | Nordseewerke, Emden |
| Yard number | 232 |
| Laid down | 18 December 1943 |
| Launched | 21 July 1944 |
| Commissioned | 24 September 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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| Operations: | None |
| Victories: | None |
What Was the U-1110 Like?
U-1110 was a Type VIIC/41 submarine, which was an improved version of earlier U-boats. When it was on the surface, it weighed about 769 tonnes. But when it went underwater, it weighed more, around 871 tonnes.
Size and Speed
The submarine was quite long, about 67.10 meters (220 feet) from end to end. Its main body, called the pressure hull, was 50.50 meters (165 feet) long. It stood about 9.60 meters (31 feet) tall.
U-1110 used two different types of engines to move. On the surface, it had powerful diesel engines. Underwater, it switched to electric motors. These motors turned two large propellers at the back.
When on the surface, the U-boat could travel at a top speed of 17.7 knots (about 32.8 kilometers per hour). Underwater, it was slower, reaching about 7.6 knots (14.1 kilometers per hour). It could travel a very long distance on the surface, about 8,500 nautical miles (15,742 kilometers) at a slower speed. Underwater, its range was much shorter, about 80 nautical miles (148 kilometers).
How Deep Could It Go?
This submarine was built to dive deep. It could operate safely at depths of up to 230 meters (750 feet). Its strongest parts were designed to withstand the immense pressure of the water down to about 250 to 295 meters (820 to 968 feet).
Weapons and Crew
U-1110 was well-armed. It had five torpedo tubes, which are like underwater cannons that fire 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 fighting on the surface or against aircraft, it also had guns:
- One 8.8 cm (3.5 inch) deck gun.
- One 3.7 cm (1.5 inch) anti-aircraft gun.
- Two 2 cm (0.79 inch) anti-aircraft guns.
The submarine needed a crew of between 44 and 52 sailors and officers to operate it.
U-1110's Journey and End
U-1110 did not take part in any major battles or operations during the war. It also did not sink any enemy ships.
Surrender and Operation Deadlight
As World War II was ending, U-1110 surrendered to the Allied forces on May 14, 1945, in List auf Sylt, Germany. A month later, on June 23, 1945, it was moved from Wilhelmshaven to Loch Ryan, Scotland.
After the war, the Allied forces started something called Operation Deadlight. This was a plan to sink all the captured German U-boats so they could never be used again. Out of 156 U-boats that surrendered, U-1110 was one of 116 chosen for this operation.
On December 21, 1945, U-1110 was towed out to sea. It was then sunk by naval gunfire, meaning other ships shot at it until it went down.
Where the Wreck Lies Today
The remains of U-1110 now rest on the seabed at coordinates 55°45′N 08°19′W.
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