U-825
Type | VIIC | |||
| Ordered | 8 Jun, 1942 | |||
| Laid down | 19 Jul, 1943 | F. Schichau, Danzig (werk 1588) | ||
| Launched | 16 Feb, 1944 | |||
| Commissioned | 4 May, 1944 | Oblt. Gerhard Stoelker | ||
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| Career | 2 patrols | 4 May, 1944 - 30 Nov, 1944 8. Flottille (training) 1 Dec, 1944 - 8 May, 1945 11. Flottille (front boat) | ||
| Successes | 1 ship damaged for a total of 7.198 GRT 1 ship a total loss for a total of 8.262 GRT | |||
| Fate | Surrendered at Portland on May 10, 1945. Transferred to Lisahally, Northern Ireland for Operation Deadlight. Operation Deadlight (post-war Allied operation, info) | |||
See the 2 ships hit by U-825 - View the 2 war patrols
Schnorchel-fitted U-boat
This boat was fitted with a Schnorchel underwater-breathing apparatus in November 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-825 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 |