German submarine U-2335 facts for kids
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|} German submarine U-2335was a small U-boat(submarine) used by Nazi Germanyduring World War II. It was part of the Type XXIII class of submarines. The submarine was ordered in September 1943 and built in Hamburg. U-2335was launched in August 1944. It officially joined the German navy, called the Kriegsmarine, on September 27, 1944. Its first commander was Karl-Dietrich Benthin.
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| Name | U-2335 |
| Ordered | 20 September 1943 |
| Builder | Deutsche Werft, Hamburg |
| Yard number | 489 |
| Laid down | 20 July 1944 |
| Launched | 31 August 1944 |
| Commissioned | 27 September 1944 |
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| Class and type | Type XXIII submarine |
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| Draught | 3.66 m (12 ft) |
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| Test depth | 180 m (590 ft) |
| Complement | 14–18 |
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| Operations: | None |
| Victories: | None |
Submarine Design
U-2335 was a Type XXIII U-boat. These submarines were designed to be smaller and faster. They were also easier to build than larger U-boats.
Size and Weight
When U-2335 was on the surface, it weighed about 234 tonnes. This is like the weight of about 40 adult elephants. When it was underwater, it weighed a bit more, around 258 tonnes.
The submarine was about 34.68 meters (113 feet) long. This is roughly the length of two school buses. Its widest part was about 3.02 meters (9 feet 11 inches) across. The submarine needed a water depth of about 3.66 meters (12 feet) to float.
Engines and Speed
U-2335 had three different engines. It used a diesel engine for moving on the surface. It also had two electric motors for moving underwater. One electric motor was for normal speed. The other was a special "silent running" motor. This motor helped the submarine move very quietly.
On the surface, the submarine could travel at a top speed of 9.7 knots. This is about 18 kilometers per hour (11 miles per hour). Underwater, it could go faster, reaching 12.5 knots. This is about 23 kilometers per hour (14 miles per hour).
Travel Range
The submarine could travel long distances. On the surface, it could go about 2,600 nautical miles (4,815 kilometers) at 8 knots. This is like traveling from London to New York. Underwater, it could travel about 194 nautical miles (359 kilometers) at 4 knots.
Crew and Weapons
U-2335 had a small crew, usually between 14 and 18 sailors. It was armed with two torpedo tubes at the front. It could carry two torpedoes ready to be fired. Unlike some larger U-boats, this type of submarine did not have a deck gun.
Service History
U-2335 was part of two different U-boat groups during the war. It was first with the 32nd U-boat Flotilla. Then, it moved to the 11th U-boat Flotilla in April 1945. The submarine did not take part in any major battles. It also did not sink any enemy ships.
Surrender and Sinking
World War II ended in Europe in May 1945. On May 9, 1945, U-2335 surrendered to the Allied forces. This happened in Kristiansand, Norway. Later, it was moved to Loch Ryan, Scotland.
U-2335 was one of many German U-boats that surrendered. The Allied forces decided to sink most of these submarines. This plan was called Operation Deadlight. On November 28, 1945, U-2335 was towed out to sea. It was then sunk by gunfire from two destroyers. One was the British ship HMS Onslow. The other was the Polish ship ORP Piorun.
The wreck of U-2335 now rests in the Atlantic Ocean. Its location is at 56°10′N 10°05′W.
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