U-805
Type | IXC/40 | |||
| Ordered | 10 Apr, 1941 | |||
| Laid down | 24 Dec, 1942 | Seebeck, Bremen (werk 363) | ||
| Launched | , 0000 | |||
| Commissioned | 12 Feb, 1944 | Kptlt. Richard Bernadelli | ||
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| Career | 1 patrol | 12 Feb, 1944 - 28 Feb, 1945 4. Flottille (training) 1 Mar, 1945 - 8 May, 1945 33. Flottille (front boat) | ||
| Successes | No ships sunk or damaged | |||
| Fate | Surrendered on 14 May, 1945 near Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in position 43.04N, 70.43W. | |||
This picture is probably taken right after the boat's surrender.
Schnorchel-fitted U-boat
This boat was fitted with a Schnorchel underwater-breathing apparatus in January 1945. 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-805 did not suffer any casualties (we know of) until the time of her loss.
 German U-Boat Losses During World War II Niestle, Axel Buy this title at amazon.co.uk See more sellers |
Books dealing with this subject include: German U-Boat Losses During World War II, Niestle, Axel, 1998 U-Boat Operations of the Second World War - Vol 1, Wynn, Kenneth, 1998 U-Boat Operations of the Second World War - Vol 2, Wynn, Kenneth, 1998 |