U-254

Type

VIIC

Ordered

23 Sep 1939

Laid down

14 Dec 1940

Bremer Vulkan-Vegesacker Werft, Bremen-Vegesack (werk 19)

Launched

20 Sep 1941

Commissioned

8 Nov 1941

Kptlt. Hans Gilardone

Commanders

8 Nov 1941	-	8 Dec 1942		Kptlt. Hans Gilardone
Sep, 1942	-	Oct, 1942,		Kptlt. Odo Loewe

Career
3 patrols

8 Nov 1941	-	31 Jul 1942	8. Flottille (training)
1 Aug 1942	-	8 Dec 1942	9. Flottille (active service)

Successes

3 ships sunk, total tonnage 18,553 GRT

Fate

Sank on 8 December 1942 in the North Atlantic south-east of Cape Farewell, in position 58.45N, 33.02W, after a collision with U-221. 41 dead and 4 survivors.

Loss position

See the 3 ships hit by U-254 - View the 3 war patrols

Wolfpack operations

U-254 operated with the following Wolfpacks during its career:
   Luchs (27 Sep 1942 - 6 Oct 1942)
   Panther (6 Oct 1942 - 12 Oct 1942)
   Leopard (12 Oct 1942 - 14 Oct 1942)
   Panzer (27 Nov 1942 - 8 Dec 1942)

Men lost from U-boats

Unlike many other U-boats, which during their service lost men due to accidents and various other causes, U-254 did not suffer any casualties (we know of) until the time of her loss.