Frequently Asked Questions

Are any German U-boats left today?

Yes, there are 4 actual German U-boats left today and one that can be considered a prototype for one of the earlier class.

U-505 of type IXC. This boat is now in Chicago, USA.
U-534 of type IXC/40. This boat is now in Liverpool, England.
U-995 of type VIIC. This boat is now in Laboe, Germany.
U-2540 of type XXI. Now in Bremerhaven, Germany.
Vesikko (prototype for IIA). This boat is now in Finland.

You can get detailed information on all of them by visiting the U-boats Today page.

This question was last modified: Mon 19 Aug 2002.

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