U-325
Type | VIIC/41 | |||
| Ordered | 16 Jul 1942 | |||
| Laid down | 13 Apr 1943 | Flender Werke AG, Lübeck (werk 325) | ||
| Launched | 25 Mar 1944 | |||
| Commissioned | 6 May 1944 | Oblt. Erwin Dohrn | ||
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| Career | 3 patrols | 6 May 1944 - 30 Nov 1944 4. Flottille (training) 1 Dec 1944 - 20 Apr 1945 11. Flottille (front boat) | ||
| Successes | No ships sunk or damaged | |||
| Fate | Sunk during the second half of April 1945 on the British minefield »HW A1« in position 50°31,4’n / 05°22,8’w off the Cornish coast. 52 dead (all hands lost). | |||
July 4, 2007
Published the article The loss of U 325, U 400 and U 1021 by Dr. Axel Niestlé. This article explains the loss of this boat.
Previously recorded fate
(Last revised by Axel Niestlé during May 2007. More on revised fates.
Listed as missing on 7 April, 1945 in the North Atlantic or on the south-west coast of Britain.
General notes on this boat
7 Apr 1945. U-325 reported for the last time on 7 April, 1945 from approximate position 56N, 20W.
Schnorchel-fitted U-boat
This boat was fitted with a Schnorchel underwater-breathing apparatus in October 1944. Read more about the Schnorchel and see list of fitted boats.
Men lost from U-boats
Unlike many other U-boats, which during their service lost men due to accidents and various other causes, U-325 did not suffer any casualties (we know of) until the time of her loss.
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