German submarine U-8 (1935)
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For other ships with the same name, see German submarine U-8.
The German submarine U-8 was a Type IIB U-boat of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine, based at Kiel during World War II. It was one of the smaller versions, and was first launched on 16 July 1935. Its first commander was Harald Grosse. U-8 would have 18 commanders over the course of its service, the last being Jürgen Kriegshammer.
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U-9, a typical Type IIB boat | |
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Name | U-8 |
Ordered | 20 July 1934 |
Builder | Germaniawerft, Kiel |
Yard number | 542 |
Laid down | 25 March 1935 |
Launched | 16 July 1935 |
Commissioned | 5 August 1935 |
Fate | Scuttled on 5 May 1945, in the Raeder Lock at Wilhelmshaven. |
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Class and type | Type IIB coastal submarine |
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Height | 8.60 m (28 ft 3 in) |
Draught | 3.90 m (12 ft 10 in) |
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Test depth | 80 m (260 ft) |
Complement | 3 officers, 22 men |
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Identification codes: | M 06 994 |
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Victories: | No ships sunk or damaged |
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