Who was the commander of the German U-boat?
Karl Dönitz
Karl Dönitz, (born September 16, 1891, Grünau-bei-Berlin, Germany—died December 24, 1980, Aumühle, West Germany), German naval officer and creator of Germany’s World War II U-boat fleet who for a few days succeeded Adolf Hitler as German head of state.
Who was the best U-boat commander?
Lothar von Arnauld de la Perière (1886–1941) was the most successful U-boat commander of World War I and of any submarine commander in history. Between 1915 and 1918, he made 14 patrols in command of U-35, sinking 189 merchant vessels and two gunboats.
What happened to Günther Prien?
Prien has generally been thought to have been sunk by the British destroyer HMS Wolverine west of Ireland; the submarine was attacked by Wolverine and HMS Verity, which took turns covering each other’s ASDIC blind spots and dropping patterns of depth charges until U-47 rose almost to the surface before sinking and then …
What happened Otto Kretschmer?
While on holiday in Bavaria in the summer of 1998, Kretschmer died in an accident during a boating expedition on the Danube to celebrate his 50th wedding anniversary, at the age of 86.
Which submarine sank the most ships in ww2?
USS Tang
With 116,454 tons sunk, the USS Tang sank the most tonnage of shipping in World War II for the United States.
Which German U boat sank the most ships?
World War II
| Boat | Type | Ships sunk |
|---|---|---|
| U-48 | VIIB | 51 |
| U-99 | VIIB | 38 |
| U-103 | IXB | 45 |
| U-124 | IXB | 48 |
What is a Prien?
Prien (river), a river of Bavaria, Germany. Prien, Louisiana, a place in Louisiana, United States. Prien Lake, a lake in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. Günther Prien, (1908-1941), U-Boat captain from World War Two.
How many German U boats were there in ww2?
1,162 U-boats
In World War II Germany built 1,162 U-boats, of which 785 were destroyed and the remainder surrendered (or were scuttled to avoid surrender) at the capitulation. Of the 632 U-boats sunk at sea, Allied surface ships and shore-based aircraft accounted for the great majority (246 and 245 respectively).