U-1053
Type | VIIC | |||
| Ordered | 5 Jun, 1941 | |||
| Laid down | 8 Feb, 1943 | Germaniawerft, Kiel (werk 687) | ||
| Launched | 13 Jan, 1944 | |||
| Commissioned | 12 Feb, 1944 | Oblt. Helmut Lange | ||
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| Career | 2 patrols | 12 Feb, 1944 - 31 Oct, 1944 5. Flottille (training) 1 Nov, 1944 - 15 Feb, 1945 11. Flottille (front boat) | ||
| Successes | No ships sunk or damaged | |||
| Fate | Sank 15 Feb, 1945 in the North Sea in the Byfjord north-west of Bergen, Norway in position 60.24N, 05.13E, after an accident during a deep diving trial. 45 dead (all hands lost). | |||
There were apparently some workers from the yard in Bergen (Norwegian personnel?) on board when the boat sank, they perished as well.
The wreck of this boat was located about 10 years ago.
Schnorchel-fitted U-boat
This boat was fitted with a Schnorchel underwater-breathing apparatus in March 1944. Read more about the Schnorchel and see list of fitted boats.
Men lost from U-boats
Unlike many other U-boats, which during their service lost men due to accidents and various other causes, U-1053 did not suffer any casualties (we know of) until the time of her loss.
 German U-Boat Losses During World War II Niestle, Axel Buy this title at amazon.co.uk See more sellers |
Books dealing with this subject include: German U-Boat Losses During World War II, Niestle, Axel, 1998 U-Boat Operations of the Second World War - Vol 1, Wynn, Kenneth, 1998 U-Boat Operations of the Second World War - Vol 2, Wynn, Kenneth, 1998 |