U-805
Type | IXC/40 | |||
| Ordered | 10 Apr 1941 | |||
| Laid down | 24 Dec 1942 | Deutsche Schiff und Maschinenbau AG, Bremen (werk 363) | ||
| Launched | ||||
| Commissioned | 12 Feb 1944 | Kptlt. Richard Bernadelli | ||
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| Career | 1 patrol | 12 Feb 1944 - 28 Feb 1945 4. Flottille (training) 1 Mar 1945 - 8 May 1945 33. Flottille (front boat) | ||
| Successes | No ships sunk or damaged | |||
| Fate | Surrendered on 14 May, 1945 near Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in position 43.04N, 70.43W. | |||
This picture is probably taken right after the boat's surrender.
Schnorchel-fitted U-boat
This boat was fitted with a Schnorchel underwater-breathing apparatus in January 1945. 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-805 did not suffer any casualties (we know of) until the time of her loss.
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