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{{Short description|German World War II submarine}}
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|Ship motto=
|Ship motto=
|Ship nickname=
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|Ship fate=Damaged in July 1944, [[Ship breaking|broken up]] in the same year{{sfn|Kemp|1999|p=205}}
|Ship fate=Damaged on 24 July 1944, [[Ship breaking|broken up]] in the same year{{sfn|Kemp|1999|p=205}}
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|Ship class=[[German Type VII submarine#Type VIIC|Type VIIC]] [[submarine]]
|Ship class=[[German Type VII submarine#Type VIIC|Type VIIC]] [[submarine]]
|Ship displacement=
|Ship displacement=
*{{convert|769|t|LT|0}} surfaced
*{{convert|769|t|LT|0|lk=on}} surfaced
*{{convert|871|t|LT|0|abbr=on}} submerged
*{{convert|871|t|LT|0|abbr=on}} submerged
|Ship length=
|Ship length=
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*2 × [[diesel engine]]s
*2 × [[diesel engine]]s
*2 × [[Motor-generator|electric motors]].
*2 × [[Motor-generator|electric motors]].
|ship speed=
|Ship speed=
*{{convert|17.7|kn}} surfaced
*{{convert|17.7|kn}} surfaced
*{{convert|7.6|kn}} submerged
*{{convert|7.6|kn}} submerged
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*5 × {{convert|53.3|cm|in|0|abbr=on}} [[torpedo tube]]s (four bow, one stern)
*5 × {{convert|53.3|cm|in|0|abbr=on}} [[torpedo tube]]s (four bow, one stern)
*14 × [[torpedo]]es ''or'' 26 TMA [[Naval mine|mine]]s
*14 × [[torpedo]]es ''or'' 26 TMA [[Naval mine|mine]]s
*1 × [[8.8 cm SK C/35 naval gun|{{convert|8.8|cm|in|2|abbr=on}} deck gun]](220 rounds)
*1 × [[8.8 cm SK C/35 naval gun|{{convert|8.8|cm|in|2|abbr=on}} deck gun]](220 rounds)
*2 × twin [[2 cm FlaK 30|{{convert|2|cm|in|sp=us|abbr=on}} C/30]] [[anti-aircraft gun]]s
*2 × twin [[2 cm FlaK 30|{{convert|2|cm|in|sp=us|abbr=on}} C/30]] [[anti-aircraft gun]]s
|Ship notes=
|Ship notes=
}}
}}
{{Service record
{{Infobox service record
|is_ship=yes
|is_ship=yes
|label=Service record<ref name="uboatnet">{{Cite web
|label=Service record<ref name="uboatnet">{{Cite web
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|last=Helgason
|last=Helgason
|first=Guðmundur
|first=Guðmundur
|website=German U-boats of WWII - uboat.net
|website=German U-boats of WWII – uboat.net
|access-date=28 July 2012
|access-date=28 July 2012
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*[[22nd U-boat Flotilla]]
*[[22nd U-boat Flotilla]]
*1 July 1943 – 24 July 1944
*1 July 1943 – 24 July 1944
*[[31st U-boat Flotilla]]
*5th U-boat Flotilla
*25 July – 5 August 1944
*25 July – 5 August 1944
|codes=
|codes=M 50 794
|commanders=
|commanders=
*''[[Kptlt.]]'' Hubert Nordheimer
*''[[Oblt.z.S.]]'' Ullrich Vöge
*3 January – 14 May 1943
*13 March 1943 – 5 August 1944
|operations=None
|operations=None
|victories=None
|victories=None
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The submarine was [[Keel laying|laid down]] on 14 May 1942 at the ''[[Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft]]'' yard at [[Kiel]] as yard number 669, [[Ceremonial ship launching|launched]] on 28 January 1943 and [[Ship commissioning|commissioned]] on 13 March under the command of ''[[Leutnant zur See]]'' Ulrich Vöge.<ref name="uboatnet"/>
The submarine was [[Keel laying|laid down]] on 14 May 1942 at the ''[[Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft]]'' yard at [[Kiel]] as yard number 669, [[Ceremonial ship launching|launched]] on 28 January 1943 and [[Ship commissioning|commissioned]] on 13 March under the command of ''[[Leutnant zur See]]'' Ulrich Vöge.<ref name="uboatnet"/>


After training with the [[5th U-boat Flotilla]] at Kiel, she went to the [[22nd U-boat Flotilla|22nd flotilla]] as a 'school' boat and then back to the 5th flotilla.
After training with the [[5th U-boat Flotilla]] at Kiel, she went to the [[22nd U-boat Flotilla|22nd flotilla]] as a 'school' boat and then back to the fifth flotilla.


She was damaged in Kiel by British bombs in July 1944 and [[Ship breaking|broken up]] in the same year.
She was damaged in Kiel by British bombs on 24 July 1944 and [[Ship breaking|broken up]] in the same year.


==Design==
==Design==
[[German Type VII submarine#Type VIIC|German Type VIIC submarines]] were preceded by the shorter [[German Type VII submarine#Type VIIB|Type VIIB submarines]]. ''U-239'' had a displacement of {{convert|769|t|LT}} when at the surface and {{convert|871|t|LT}} while submerged.{{sfn|Gröner|1991|pp=43-46}} She had a total length of {{convert|67.10|m|ftin|abbr=on}}, a [[pressure hull]] length of {{convert|50.50|m|ftin|abbr=on}}, a [[beam (nautical)|beam]] of {{convert|6.20|m|ftin|abbr=on}}, a height of {{convert|9.60|m|ftin|abbr=on}}, and a [[draught (ship)|draught]] of {{convert|4.74|m|ftin|abbr=on}}. The submarine was powered by two [[Germaniawerft]] F46 four-stroke, six-cylinder [[supercharged]] [[diesel engine]]s producing a total of {{convert|2800 to 3200|PS|kW shp|-1}} for use while surfaced, two [[AEG]] GU 460/8-276 [[Motor–generator|double-acting electric motors]] producing a total of {{convert|750|PS|kW shp}} for use while submerged. She had two shafts and two {{convert|1.23|m|ft|abbr=on|0}} [[propeller]]s. The boat was capable of operating at depths of up to {{convert|230|m}}.{{sfn|Gröner|1991|pp=43-46}}
[[German Type VII submarine#Type VIIC|German Type VIIC submarines]] were preceded by the shorter [[German Type VII submarine#Type VIIB|Type VIIB submarines]]. ''U-239'' had a displacement of {{convert|769|t|LT}} when at the surface and {{convert|871|t|LT}} while submerged.{{sfn|Gröner|1991|pp=43–46}} She had a total length of {{convert|67.10|m|ftin|abbr=on}}, a [[pressure hull]] length of {{convert|50.50|m|ftin|abbr=on}}, a [[beam (nautical)|beam]] of {{convert|6.20|m|ftin|abbr=on}}, a height of {{convert|9.60|m|ftin|abbr=on}}, and a [[draught (ship)|draught]] of {{convert|4.74|m|ftin|abbr=on}}. The submarine was powered by two [[Germaniawerft]] F46 four-stroke, six-cylinder [[supercharged]] [[diesel engine]]s producing a total of {{convert|2800 to 3200|PS|kW shp|-1}} for use while surfaced, two [[AEG (German company)|AEG]] GU 460/8-276 [[Motor–generator|double-acting electric motors]] producing a total of {{convert|750|PS|kW shp}} for use while submerged. She had two shafts and two {{convert|1.23|m|ft|abbr=on|0}} [[propeller]]s. The boat was capable of operating at depths of up to {{convert|230|m}}.{{sfn|Gröner|1991|pp=43–46}}


The submarine had a maximum surface speed of {{convert|17.7|kn}} and a maximum submerged speed of {{convert|7.6|kn}}.{{sfn|Gröner|1991|pp=43-46}} When submerged, the boat could operate for {{convert|80|nmi}} at {{convert|4|kn}}; when surfaced, she could travel {{convert|8500|nmi}} at {{convert|10|kn}}. ''U-239'' was fitted with five {{convert|53.3|cm|in|0|abbr=on}} [[torpedo tube]]s (four fitted at the bow and one at the stern), fourteen [[torpedo]]es, one [[8.8 cm SK C/35 naval gun|{{convert|8.8|cm|in|2|abbr=on}} SK C/35 naval gun]], 220 rounds, and two twin [[2 cm FlaK 30|{{convert|2|cm|in|sp=us|abbr=on}} C/30]] [[anti-aircraft gun]]s. The boat had a [[Ship's company|complement]] of between forty-four and sixty.{{sfn|Gröner|1991|pp=43-46}}
The submarine had a maximum surface speed of {{convert|17.7|kn}} and a maximum submerged speed of {{convert|7.6|kn}}.{{sfn|Gröner|1991|pp=43–46}} When submerged, the boat could operate for {{convert|80|nmi}} at {{convert|4|kn}}; when surfaced, she could travel {{convert|8500|nmi}} at {{convert|10|kn}}. ''U-239'' was fitted with five {{convert|53.3|cm|in|0|abbr=on}} [[torpedo tube]]s (four fitted at the bow and one at the stern), fourteen [[torpedo]]es, one [[8.8&nbsp;cm SK C/35 naval gun|{{convert|8.8|cm|in|2|abbr=on}} SK C/35 naval gun]], 220 rounds, and two twin [[2 cm FlaK 30|{{convert|2|cm|in|sp=us|abbr=on}} C/30]] [[anti-aircraft gun]]s. The boat had a [[Ship's company|complement]] of between forty-four and sixty.{{sfn|Gröner|1991|pp=43–46}}


==Fate==
==Fate==
She was damaged in a British air raid at the ''Germania Werke'' in Kiel on 24 July 1944 which also killed one crewman,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ubootwaffe.net/ops/boat.cgi |title=Archived copy |access-date=2007-04-18 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070501044136/http://ubootwaffe.net/ops/boat.cgi |archive-date=1 May 2007 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> she was then [[Ship breaking|broken up]] later that same year.
She was damaged in a British air raid at the ''Germania Werke'' in Kiel on 24 July 1944 which also killed one crewman,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ubootwaffe.net/ops/boat.cgi |title=U-Boat Operations |access-date=2007-04-18 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070501044136/http://ubootwaffe.net/ops/boat.cgi |archive-date=1 May 2007 }}</ref> she was then [[Ship breaking|broken up]] later that same year.


==References==
==References==
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|trans-title=German U-boat losses from September 1939 to May 1945
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|title=U-Boats Destroyed - German Submarine Losses in the World Wars
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History
Nazi Germany
NameU-239
Ordered20 January 1941
BuilderGermaniawerft, Kiel
Yard number669
Laid down14 May 1942
Launched28 January 1943
Commissioned13 March 1943
FateDamaged on 24 July 1944, broken up in the same year[1]
General characteristics
Class and typeType VIIC submarine
Displacement
Length
Beam
  • 6.20 m (20 ft 4 in) o/a
  • 4.70 m (15 ft 5 in) pressure hull
Height9.60 m (31 ft 6 in)
Draught4.74 m (15 ft 7 in)
Installed power
  • 2,800–3,200 PS (2,100–2,400 kW; 2,800–3,200 bhp) (diesels)
  • 750 PS (550 kW; 740 shp) (electric)
Propulsion
Speed
  • 17.7 knots (32.8 km/h; 20.4 mph) surfaced
  • 7.6 knots (14.1 km/h; 8.7 mph) submerged
Range
  • 8,500 nmi (15,700 km; 9,800 mi) at 10 knots (19 km/h; 12 mph) surfaced
  • 80 nmi (150 km; 92 mi) at 4 knots (7.4 km/h; 4.6 mph) submerged
Test depth
  • 230 m (750 ft)
  • Crush depth: 250–295 m (820–968 ft)
Complement4 officers, 40–56 enlisted
Armament
Service record[2]
Part of:
Identification codes: M 50 794
Commanders:
  • Oblt.z.S. Ullrich Vöge
  • 13 March 1943 – 5 August 1944
Operations: None
Victories: None

German submarine U-239 was a Type VIIC U-boat of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine during World War II.

The submarine was laid down on 14 May 1942 at the Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft yard at Kiel as yard number 669, launched on 28 January 1943 and commissioned on 13 March under the command of Leutnant zur See Ulrich Vöge.[2]

After training with the 5th U-boat Flotilla at Kiel, she went to the 22nd flotilla as a 'school' boat and then back to the fifth flotilla.

She was damaged in Kiel by British bombs on 24 July 1944 and broken up in the same year.

Design

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German Type VIIC submarines were preceded by the shorter Type VIIB submarines. U-239 had a displacement of 769 tonnes (757 long tons) when at the surface and 871 tonnes (857 long tons) while submerged.[3] She had a total length of 67.10 m (220 ft 2 in), a pressure hull length of 50.50 m (165 ft 8 in), a beam of 6.20 m (20 ft 4 in), a height of 9.60 m (31 ft 6 in), and a draught of 4.74 m (15 ft 7 in). The submarine was powered by two Germaniawerft F46 four-stroke, six-cylinder supercharged diesel engines producing a total of 2,800 to 3,200 metric horsepower (2,060 to 2,350 kW; 2,760 to 3,160 shp) for use while surfaced, two AEG GU 460/8-276 double-acting electric motors producing a total of 750 metric horsepower (550 kW; 740 shp) for use while submerged. She had two shafts and two 1.23 m (4 ft) propellers. The boat was capable of operating at depths of up to 230 metres (750 ft).[3]

The submarine had a maximum surface speed of 17.7 knots (32.8 km/h; 20.4 mph) and a maximum submerged speed of 7.6 knots (14.1 km/h; 8.7 mph).[3] When submerged, the boat could operate for 80 nautical miles (150 km; 92 mi) at 4 knots (7.4 km/h; 4.6 mph); when surfaced, she could travel 8,500 nautical miles (15,700 km; 9,800 mi) at 10 knots (19 km/h; 12 mph). U-239 was fitted with five 53.3 cm (21 in) torpedo tubes (four fitted at the bow and one at the stern), fourteen torpedoes, one 8.8 cm (3.46 in) SK C/35 naval gun, 220 rounds, and two twin 2 cm (0.79 in) C/30 anti-aircraft guns. The boat had a complement of between forty-four and sixty.[3]

Fate

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She was damaged in a British air raid at the Germania Werke in Kiel on 24 July 1944 which also killed one crewman,[4] she was then broken up later that same year.

References

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  1. ^ Kemp 1999, p. 205.
  2. ^ a b Helgason, Guðmundur. "The Type VIIC boat U-239". German U-boats of WWII – uboat.net. Retrieved 28 July 2012.
  3. ^ a b c d Gröner 1991, pp. 43–46.
  4. ^ "U-Boat Operations". Archived from the original on 1 May 2007. Retrieved 18 April 2007.

Bibliography

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  • Busch, Rainer; Röll, Hans-Joachim (1999). German U-boat commanders of World War II : a biographical dictionary. Translated by Brooks, Geoffrey. London, Annapolis, Md: Greenhill Books, Naval Institute Press. ISBN 1-55750-186-6.
  • Busch, Rainer; Röll, Hans-Joachim (1999). Deutsche U-Boot-Verluste von September 1939 bis Mai 1945 [German U-boat losses from September 1939 to May 1945]. Der U-Boot-Krieg (in German). Vol. IV. Hamburg, Berlin, Bonn: Mittler. ISBN 3-8132-0514-2.
  • Gröner, Erich; Jung, Dieter; Maass, Martin (1991). U-boats and Mine Warfare Vessels. German Warships 1815–1945. Vol. 2. Translated by Thomas, Keith; Magowan, Rachel. London: Conway Maritime Press. ISBN 0-85177-593-4.
  • Kemp, Paul (1999). U-Boats Destroyed – German Submarine Losses in the World Wars. London: Arms & Armour. ISBN 1-85409-515-3.
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  • Helgason, Guðmundur. "The Type VIIC boat U-239". German U-boats of WWII – uboat.net. Retrieved 26 December 2014.
  • Hofmann, Markus. "U 239". Deutsche U-Boote 1935-1945 – u-boot-archiv.de (in German). Retrieved 26 December 2014.
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