U-1054
Type | VIIC | |||
| Ordered | 5 Jun, 1941 | |||
| Laid down | 30 Mar, 1943 | Germaniawerft, 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.
 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 |