.jpg) Postwar photo ofHecht (S 171), (former Type XXIII submarineU-2367). An identical sister ship ofU-2345. | |
| History | |
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 Nazi Germany | |
| Name | U-2345 |
| Ordered | 20 September 1943 |
| Builder | Deutsche Werft AG,Hamburg |
| Yard number | 499 |
| Laid down | 7 September 1944 |
| Launched | 28 October 1944 |
| Commissioned | 15 November 1944 |
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| General characteristics | |
| Class & 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 50 159 |
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| Operations: | None |
| Victories: | None |
German submarineU-2345 was aType XXIIIU-boat ofNazi Germany'sKriegsmarine duringWorld War II. She was ordered on 20 September 1943, and waslaid down on 7 September 1944 atDeutsche Werft AG,Hamburg, as yard number 499. She waslaunched on 28 October 1944 andcommissioned under the command ofOberleutnant zur See Karl Steffen on 15 November 1944.[2]
Like allType XXIIIU-boats,U-2345 had 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 of 3.66 m (12 ft). The submarine was powered by oneMWM six-cylinder RS134S diesel engine providing 575–630metric horsepower (423–463kilowatts; 567–621shaft horsepower), oneAEG GU4463-8double-acting electric motor electric motor providing 580 PS (430 kW; 570 shp), and oneBBCsilent running CCR188 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-2345 was fitted with two 53.3 cm (21 in)torpedo tubes in the bow. She could carry two preloadedtorpedoes. Thecomplement was 14–18 men.[3] This class of U-boat did not carry a deck gun.[2]
On 9 May 1945,U-2345 surrendered atStavanger, Norway. She was later transferred toLoch Ryan, Scotland on 30 June 1945. Of the 156 U-boats that eventually surrendered to the Allied forces at the end of the war,U-2345 was one of 116 selected to take part inOperation Deadlight.U-2345 was towed out andscuttled on 27 November 1945.[2]
The wreck now lies at56°10′N10°05′W / 56.167°N 10.083°W /56.167; -10.083.[2]
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