U-776
Type | VIIC | |||
| Ordered | 21 Nov, 1940 | |||
| Laid down | 4 Mar, 1943 | Kriegsmarinewerft, Wilhelmshaven (werk 159) | ||
| Launched | 4 Mar, 1944 | |||
| Commissioned | 13 Apr, 1944 | Oblt. Lothar Martin | ||
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| Career | 1 patrol | 13 Apr, 1944 - 8 May, 1945 31. Flottille (training) | ||
| Successes | No ships sunk or damaged | |||
| Fate | Surrendered at Weymouth, England on 20 May, 1945. | |||
Became the British submarine N 65 and was used for tests. Boat ended up in Operation Deadlight.
General notes on this boat
The following appeared in The Times - Wednesday MAY 23 1945 - London.
Surrendered U-BOAT at Westminster Pier.
- The U-776, one of the German submarines which were surrendered at Weymouth is now moored to Westminster Pier, close by the Houses of Parliament, and will open to public inspection tomorrow. Our pictures show the submarine on her arrival at Westminster and a view of the engine room.
Schnorchel-fitted U-boat
This boat was fitted with a Schnorchel underwater-breathing apparatus and sailed equipped with it in March 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-776 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 |