U-1054
Type | VIIC | |||
| Ordered | 5 Jun 1941 | |||
| Laid down | 30 Mar 1943 | F. Krupp Germaniawerft AG, Kiel (werk 688) | ||
| Launched | 24 Feb 1944 | |||
| Commissioned | 25 Mar 1944 | Oblt. Wolfgang Riekeberg | ||
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| Career | No patrols | 25 Mar 1944 - 16 Sep 1944 5. Flottille (training) | ||
| Successes | No ships sunk or damaged | |||
| Fate | Stricken at Kiel on 16 Sept, 1944, after a collision with the Norwegian motor ferry Peter Wessel near Hela "Tonne 1". In May 1945 surrendered to Britain and later broken up. | |||
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-1054 did not suffer any casualties (we know of) until the time of her loss.
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