The Type IXC U-boat U-522 - German U-boats of WWII (original) (raw)
List of all U-boats
| Type | IXC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ordered | 14 Feb 1940 | |
| Laid down | 9 Jul 1941 | Deutsche Werft AG, Hamburg (werk 337) |
| Launched | 1 Apr 1942 | |
| Commissioned | 11 Jun 1942 | Kptlt. Herbert Schneider (Knights Cross ) |
| Commanders | 11 Jun 1942 - 23 Feb 1943 Kptlt. Herbert Schneider (Knights Cross) | |
| Career2 patrols | 11 Jun 1942-30 Sep 1942 4. Flottille (training)1 Oct 1942-23 Feb 1943 2. Flottille (active service) | |
| Successes | 7 ships sunk, total tonnage 45,826 GRT2 ships damaged, total tonnage 12,479 GRT | |
| Fate | Sunk on 23 February 1943 in the North Atlantic south of the Azores, in position 31.27N, 26.22W, by depth charges from the British sloop HMS Totland. 51 dead (all hands lost). | |
| Loss position |
See the 9 ships hit by U-522 - View the 2 war patrols
Wolfpack operations
U-522 operated with the following Wolfpacks during its career:
Kreuzotter (8 Nov 1942 - 22 Nov 1942)
Delphin (3 Jan 1943 - 14 Feb 1943)
Men lost from U-boats
Unlike many other U-boats, which during their service lost men due to accidents and various other causes, U-522 did not suffer any casualties (we know of) until the time of her loss.
Media links
 Hitler's U-boat War, Vol IIBlair, Clay |
 U-Boat Operations of the Second World War - Vol 2Wynn, Kenneth |
 German U-Boat Losses During World War IINiestle, Axel |
 Hitler's U-boat WarBlair, Clay |
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