U-205

Type

VIIC

Ordered

16 Oct 1939

Laid down

19 Jun 1940

F. Krupp Germaniawerft AG, Kiel (werk 634)

Launched

20 Mar 1941

Commissioned

3 May 1941

Kptlt. Franz-Georg Reschke

Commanders

3 May 1941	-	19 Oct 1942		Kptlt. Franz-Georg Reschke (German Cross in Gold)
19 Oct 1942	-	17 Feb 1943		Oblt. Friedrich Bürgel

Career
11 patrols

3 May 1941	-	1 Jul 1941	3. Flottille (training)
1 Jul 1941	-	1 Nov 1941	3. Flottille (active service)
1 Nov 1941	-	17 Feb 1943	29. Flottille (active service)

Successes

1 warship sunk, total tonnage 5,450 tons

Fate

Badly damaged on 17 February 1943 in the Mediterranean Sea north-west of Derna, in position 33.08N, 22.18E, by depth charges from the British destroyer HMS Paladin, assisted by a South African Bisley aircraft (15 Sqn SAAF/W).

Captured by a boarding party of the destroyer that seized several confidential books and documents. U-205 foundered a few hours later while under tow by the British corvette HMS Gloxinia off Ras al Hilal in position 32.54,8N, 22.11,4E. 8 dead and 42 survivors.

Loss position

See the 1 ships hit by U-205 - View the 11 war patrols

Wolfpack operations

U-205 operated with the following Wolfpacks during its career:
Arnauld (5 Nov 1941 - 18 Nov 1941)

Attacks on this boat and other events

26 Sep 1941
The boat was bombed by an aircraft "with American markings" while shadowing convoy HG 73 and forced to break off patrol and head for France. (Sources: Blair, vol 1, page 391)

1 recorded attack on this boat.