U-861 [+1945] WRECK

U-861 [+1945] WRECK
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U-861 [+1945]

 
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nationality:
german
purpose: war
type of wreck: submarine
subtype/class: IX D 2 type submarine (ger.)
IX D 2 type submarine (ger.) ref.: U-860 (+1944)
propulsion: diesel and batteries
date built: 1942
details wreck
weight (tons): 1804  disp (subm)
dimensions (m): 87,5x7,5x5,35
material: steel
engine: 2 x MAN diesel engines (5.400 h.p.), 2 x electric engines (1.100 h.p.), 2 generators. 2 x aux. 6 cyl. engines for siurface cruising.
armament: 22 x 53.3 mm torpedoes, 4 T.T bow, 2 T.T stern, 48 TMS mines, 105mm deck gun, 1 x 3.7 mm A.A., 1 x 2 mm A.A.
power: 5400  h.p.
speed: 19.2  knots
about the loss
cause lost: deliberate
date lost: 31/12/1945  [dd/mm/yyyy]
casualties:
about people
builder: Weser A. G., Bremen
owner: German Navy 1935-1945 (Kriegsmarine)
captain:
complement: 55~63
about the wreck
depth (m): 43 max. / -- min.
orientation:
protected:
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reference(s): www.u-boot-archiv...
updates
entered by: Allen Tony
entered: 26/04/2006
last update: Lettens Jan
last update: 28/11/2009
 
 
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system:WGS84
division:1'=1000
accuracy:approx. 100m~1km
updater:Lettens Jan 
update:01/10/2009
ref. used: UK Hydrographic Office
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Lettens Jan06/08/2007

Broke into 3 sections - length 87.5m. Depth 43m.

Lettens Jan01/10/2009

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Allen Tony04/10/2007

U-861 was a German submarine Type 1XD2. Only 30 of its type built. Taken out of service at Trondheim, Norway on the 6th May 1945. Transferred to Lisahally, Northern Ireland on the 29th May 1945 for Operation Deadlight. Sunk on "Operation Deadlight" off Malin Head, Ireland. Operation Deadlight (post-war Allied operation, info) She was sunk on the 31st December 1945 in position 55.25N, 07.15W.
ref. used: www.uboat.net


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U-861 [+1945] WRECK