U-1208
Type | VIIC | |||
| Ordered | 2 Apr, 1942 | |||
| Laid down | 30 Jun, 1943 | F. Schichau, Danzig (werk 1578) | ||
| Launched | 13 Jan, 1944 | |||
| Commissioned | 6 Apr, 1944 | Korvkpt. Georg Hagene | ||
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| Career | 1 patrol | 6 Apr, 1944 - 31 Dec, 1944 8. Flottille (training) 1 Jan, 1945 - 27 Feb, 1945 11. Flottille (front boat) | ||
| Successes | 1 ship sunk for a total of 1.644 GRT | |||
| Fate | Sunk 27 Feb, 1945 in the English Channel south-east of Isles of Scilly, in position 49.51.783N, 06.06.750W, by depth charges from the British frigates HMS Duckworth and HMS Rowley. 49 dead (all hands lost). | |||
See the 1 ships hit by U-1208 - View the 1 war patrol
Previously recorded fate (Last revised by Axel Niestlé during December 2001). More on revised fates
Sunk on 20 Feb, 1945 in the North Atlantic south of Waterford in position 51.48N, 07.07W by depth charges from the British sloop HMS Amethyst.
This attack however resulted in the sinking of U-1276
Schnorchel-fitted U-boat
This boat was fitted with a Schnorchel underwater-breathing apparatus and sailed equipped with it in January 1945 but it was of course installed prior to that date. 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-1208 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 |