Of the crew, 16 men survived the initial explosion and were rescued by the escorting destroyer USS Osmond Ingram . They were subsequently taken as prisoners of war. Historical Significance
On June 12, 1943, U-118 was intercepted by Allied aircraft from the escort carrier USS Bogue in the central Atlantic. uboat-b118
U-118 served with the 4th U-boat Flotilla for training before moving to the 10th Flotilla for active duty in late 1942. Its career was relatively brief, consisting of only four patrols. Of the crew, 16 men survived the initial
The Type XB was the largest class of German U-boats, designed primarily as ocean-going minelayers. U-118 served with the 4th U-boat Flotilla for
The German submarine was a Type XB minelaying U-boat of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine during World War II. It is most notable for its dramatic sinking and the subsequent rescue of its crew members in the central Atlantic. Technical Specifications and Design
1,763 tons (surfaced) / 2,710 tons (submerged).
Of the crew, 16 men survived the initial explosion and were rescued by the escorting destroyer USS Osmond Ingram . They were subsequently taken as prisoners of war. Historical Significance
On June 12, 1943, U-118 was intercepted by Allied aircraft from the escort carrier USS Bogue in the central Atlantic.
U-118 served with the 4th U-boat Flotilla for training before moving to the 10th Flotilla for active duty in late 1942. Its career was relatively brief, consisting of only four patrols.
The Type XB was the largest class of German U-boats, designed primarily as ocean-going minelayers.
The German submarine was a Type XB minelaying U-boat of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine during World War II. It is most notable for its dramatic sinking and the subsequent rescue of its crew members in the central Atlantic. Technical Specifications and Design
1,763 tons (surfaced) / 2,710 tons (submerged).