German submarineU-2333
Postwar photo ofHecht(S 171), (former Type XXIII submarineU-2367). An identical sister ship ofU-2333.
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Name | U-2333 |
Ordered | 7 July 1944 |
Builder | Friedrich Krupp GermaniawerftAG,Kiel |
Yard number | 942 |
Laid down | 27 September 1944 |
Launched | 16 November 1944 |
Commissioned | 18 December 1944 |
Fate | Scuttled on 5 May 1945 |
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Class and type | Type XXIIIsubmarine |
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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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Identification codes: | M 44 442 |
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Operations: | None |
Victories: | None |
German submarineU-2333was aType XXIIIU-boatofNazi Germany'sKriegsmarineduringWorld War II.She was ordered on 7 July 1944, and waslaid downon 27 September 1944 atFriedrich Krupp GermaniawerftAG,Kiel,as yard number 942. She waslaunchedon 16 November 1944 andcommissionedunder the command ofOberleutnant zur SeeHeinz Baumann on 18 December 1944.[2]
Design
[edit]Like allType XXIIIU-boats,U-2333had a displacement of 234 tonnes (230 long tons) when at the surface and 258 tonnes (254 long tons) while submerged. She had a total length of 34.68 m (113 ft 9 in) (o/a), a beam width of 3.02 m (9 ft 11 in) (o/a), and a draught depth of3.66 m (12 ft). The submarine was powered by oneMWMsix-cylinder RS134S diesel engine providing 575–630metric horsepower(423–463kilowatts;567–621shaft horsepower), oneAEGGU4463-8double-acting electric motorelectric motor providing 580 PS (430 kW; 570 shp), and oneBBCsilent runningCCR188 electric motor providing 35 PS (26 kW; 35 shp).[3]
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 194 nautical miles (359 km; 223 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-2333was fitted with two 53.3 cm (21 in)torpedo tubesin the bow. She could carry two preloadedtorpedoes.Thecomplementwas 14–18 men.[3]This class of U-boat did not carry a deck gun.[2]
Service history
[edit]On 5 May 1945,U-2333wasscuttledinGelting BaynearGeltingas part ofOperation Regenbogen.The wreck was later raised and broken up.[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^Helgason, Guðmundur."Heinz Baumann".Uboat.net.Retrieved28 April2016.
- ^abcHelgason, Guðmundur."U-2333".Uboat.net.Retrieved28 April2016.
- ^abGröner 1991,p. 89.
Bibliography
[edit]- Busch, Rainer; Röll, Hans-Joachim (1999).German U-boat commanders of World War II: a biographical dictionary.Translated by Brooks, Geoffrey. London, Annapolis, Md: Greenhill Books, Naval Institute Press.ISBN1-55750-186-6.
- Gröner, Erich; Jung, Dieter; Maass, Martin (1991).U-boats and Mine Warfare Vessels.German Warships 1815–1945. Vol. 2. Translated by Thomas, Keith; Magowan, Rachel. London: Conway Maritime Press.ISBN0-85177-593-4.
- Williamson, Gordon(2005).Wolf Pack: The Story of the U-boat in World War II.Osprey.ISBN1841768723.
External links
[edit]- Helgason, Guðmundur."U-2333".Uboat.net.Retrieved28 April2016.