What is a Type XXI U-boat?
What is a Type XXI U-boat?
The Type XXI series of U-boats developed by the German Navy during World War 2 (1939-1945) were revolutionary on many levels and were looked upon by the service as its war-winning design – intended to take back control of the vital Atlantic Theater.
What did the Soviet Navy do with their u-2540s?
Likewise, several Soviet Navy submarine classes were directly influenced by their experience with the German boat – such was the legacy of the Type XXI. Only U-2540 (Wilhelm Bauer) was preserved as a museum ship, its location at Bremerhaven. Serving in support (either firepower or material) of the main surface fleet in Blue Water environments.
What happened to the U-2511 and U-2506?
Both U-2511 and U-2506 were found by nautical archaeologist Innes McCartney during his Operation Deadlight expeditions between 2001 and 2003. Both were found to be in remarkably good condition. In April 2018 the wreck of U-3523 was found north of Skagen in Denmark.
