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|Ship caption=''U-995'' Type VIIC/41 at the [[Laboe Naval Memorial]]. This U-boat is almost identical to ''U-1274''.
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|Ship name= ''U-1274''
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|Ship ordered= 13 June 1942
|Ship ordered=13 June 1942
|Ship builder=[[Bremer Vulkan|Bremer Vulkan-Vegesacker Werft]] AG, [[Bremen]]
|Ship builder=[[Bremer Vulkan|Vegesacker Werft]] AG, [[Bremen]]
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|Ship commissioned= 1 March 1944
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'''German submarine ''U-1274''''' was a [[German Type VIIC submarine|Type VIIC/41]] [[U-boat]] built for [[Nazi Germany]]'s ''[[Kriegsmarine]]'' for service during [[World War II]].
'''German submarine ''U-1274''''' was a [[German Type VIIC submarine|Type VIIC/41]] [[U-boat]] built for [[Nazi Germany]]'s ''[[Kriegsmarine]]'' for service during [[World War II]].
She was laid down on 21 June 1943 by [[Bremer Vulkan|Bremer Vulkan-Vegesacker Werft]] AG, [[Bremen]] as 'werk' 69, launched on 25 January 1944 and commissioned on 1 March 1944 under ''Oblt'' Fedor Kuscher.
She was ordered on 13 June 1942, and was [[Keel laying|laid down]] on 21 June 1943 by [[Bremer Vulkan|Vegesacker Werft]] AG, [[Bremen]] as yard number 69, [[Ceremonial ship launching|launched]] on 25 January 1944 and [[Ship commissioning|commissioned]] on 1 March 1944 under ''[[Oberleutnant zur See]]'' Fedor Kuscher.


==Service History==
==Design==
[[German Type VII submarine#Type VIIC/41|German Type VIIC/41 submarines]] were preceded by the heavier [[German Type VII submarine#Type VIIC|Type VIIC submarines]]. ''U-1274'' had a displacement of {{convert|759|t|LT}} when at the surface and {{convert|860|t|LT}} while submerged.{{sfn|Gröner|1991|pp=43-46}} She had a total length of {{convert|67.10|m|ftin|abbr=on}}, a [[pressure hull]] length of {{convert|50.50|m|ftin|abbr=on}}, a [[beam (nautical)|beam]] of {{convert|6.20|m|ftin|abbr=on}}, a height of {{convert|9.60|m|ftin|abbr=on}}, and a [[draught (ship)|draught]] of {{convert|4.74|m|ftin|abbr=on}}. The submarine was powered by two [[Germaniawerft]] F46 four-stroke, six-cylinder [[supercharged]] [[diesel engine]]s producing a total of {{convert|2800 to 3200|PS|kW shp|-1}} for use while surfaced, two [[AEG (German company)|AEG]] GU 460/8–27 [[Motor–generator|double-acting electric motors]] producing a total of {{convert|750|PS|kW shp}} for use while submerged. She had two shafts and two {{convert|1.23|m|ft|abbr=on|0}} [[propeller]]s. The boat was capable of operating at depths of up to {{convert|230|m}}.{{sfn|Gröner|1991|pp=43-46}}
The boat's service career began on 1 March 1944 with the [[8th U-boat Flotilla|8th Training Flotilla]], followed by active service with [[5th U-boat Flotilla|5th Flotilla]] on 1 March 1945.


The submarine had a maximum surface speed of {{convert|17.7|kn}} and a maximum submerged speed of {{convert|7.6|kn}}.{{sfn|Gröner|1991|pp=43-46}} When submerged, the boat could operate for {{convert|80|nmi}} at {{convert|4|kn}}; when surfaced, she could travel {{convert|8500|nmi}} at {{convert|10|kn}}. ''U-1274'' was fitted with five {{convert|53.3|cm|in|0|abbr=on}} [[torpedo tube]]s (four fitted at the bow and one at the stern), fourteen [[torpedo]]es, one [[8.8 cm SK C/35 naval gun|{{convert|8.8|cm|in|2|abbr=on}} SK C/35 naval gun]], (220 rounds), one [[3.7 cm Flak 18/36/37/43|{{convert|3.7|cm|in|abbr=on}} Flak M42]] and two [[2 cm FlaK 30|{{convert|2|cm|in|sp=us|abbr=on}} C/30]] anti-aircraft guns. The boat had a [[Ship's company|complement]] of between forty-four and sixty.{{sfn|Gröner|1991|pp=43-46}}
===Wolf Packs===
''U-1274'' took part in no wolf packs


===Fate===
==Service history==
''U-1274'' was sunk on 16 April 1945 in the [[North Sea]] by depth charges from British destroyer {{HMS|Viceroy|D91|6}} at {{coord|55|36|N|01|24|W}}.
The boat's service career began on 1 March 1944 with the [[8th U-boat Flotilla|8th Training Flotilla]], followed by active service with [[5th U-boat Flotilla|5th Flotilla]] on 1 March 1945. ''U-1274'' took part in no [[Wolfpack (naval tactic)|wolfpack]]s. ''U-1274'' was sunk on 16 April 1945 in the [[North Sea]] by depth charges from British destroyer {{HMS|Viceroy|D91|6}}, commanded by Lieutenant-Commander [[John Manners (cricketer)|John Manners]], at {{coord|55|36|N|01|24|W}}.


==Summary of Raiding Career==
==Summary of raiding history==
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==See also==
* [[Battle of the Atlantic]]


==References==
==References==
;Notes
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}

==See also==
==Bibliography==
* [[List of German U-boats]]
{{Refbegin}}
* [[Battle of the Atlantic (1939–1945)]]
*{{cite book | last1 = Busch | first1 = Rainer | last2 = Röll | first2 = Hans-Joachim | translator-last = Brooks | translator-first = Geoffrey | title = German U-boat commanders of World War II : a biographical dictionary | publisher = Greenhill Books, Naval Institute Press | location = London, Annapolis, Md | year = 1999 | isbn = 1-55750-186-6 }}
*{{cite book
|last1=Gröner
|first1=Erich
|last2=Jung
|first2=Dieter
|last3=Maass
|first3=Martin
|translator-last1=Thomas
|translator-first1=Keith
|translator-last2=Magowan
|translator-first2=Rachel
|year=1991
|title=U-boats and Mine Warfare Vessels
|volume=2
|series=German Warships 1815–1945
|location=London
|publisher=Conway Maritime Press
|isbn=0-85177-593-4
|ref=CITEREFGröner1991
}}
{{refend}}


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Latest revision as of 13:05, 5 March 2024

U-995 Type VIIC/41 at the Laboe Naval Memorial. This U-boat is almost identical to U-1274.
History
Nazi Germany
NameU-1274
Ordered13 June 1942
BuilderVegesacker Werft AG, Bremen
Yard number69
Laid down21 June 1943
Launched25 January 1944
Commissioned1 March 1944
FateSunk on 16 April 1945 in the North Sea at 55°36′N 01°24′W / 55.600°N 1.400°W / 55.600; -1.400 by British destroyer HMS Viceroy
General characteristics [1]
Class and typeType VIIC/41 submarine
Displacement
Length
Beam
  • 6.20 m (20 ft 4 in) o/a
  • 4.70 m (15 ft 5 in) pressure hull
Height9.60 m (31 ft 6 in)
Draught4.74 m (15 ft 7 in)
Installed power
  • 2,800–3,200 PS (2,100–2,400 kW; 2,800–3,200 bhp) (diesels)
  • 750 PS (550 kW; 740 shp) (electric)
Propulsion
Speed
  • 17.7 knots (32.8 km/h; 20.4 mph) surfaced
  • 7.6 knots (14.1 km/h; 8.7 mph) submerged
Range
  • 8,500 nmi (15,700 km; 9,800 mi) at 10 knots (19 km/h; 12 mph) surfaced
  • 80 nmi (150 km; 92 mi) at 4 knots (7.4 km/h; 4.6 mph) submerged
Test depth
  • 230 m (750 ft)
  • Calculated crush depth: 250–295 m (820–968 ft)
Complement44-52 officers & ratings
Armament
Service record
Part of:
Identification codes: M 50 816
Commanders:
  • Oblt.z.S. Fedor Kuscher[2]
  • 1 March – July 1944
  • Oblt.z.S. Hans-Hermann Fitting[3]
  • July 1944 – 16 April 1945
Operations:
  • 1 patrol:
  • 1 – 16 April 1945
Victories: 1 merchant ship sunk
(8,966 GRT)

German submarine U-1274 was a Type VIIC/41 U-boat built for Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine for service during World War II. She was ordered on 13 June 1942, and was laid down on 21 June 1943 by Vegesacker Werft AG, Bremen as yard number 69, launched on 25 January 1944 and commissioned on 1 March 1944 under Oberleutnant zur See Fedor Kuscher.

Design

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German Type VIIC/41 submarines were preceded by the heavier Type VIIC submarines. U-1274 had a displacement of 759 tonnes (747 long tons) when at the surface and 860 tonnes (850 long tons) while submerged.[4] She had a total length of 67.10 m (220 ft 2 in), a pressure hull length of 50.50 m (165 ft 8 in), a beam of 6.20 m (20 ft 4 in), a height of 9.60 m (31 ft 6 in), and a draught of 4.74 m (15 ft 7 in). The submarine was powered by two Germaniawerft F46 four-stroke, six-cylinder supercharged diesel engines producing a total of 2,800 to 3,200 metric horsepower (2,060 to 2,350 kW; 2,760 to 3,160 shp) for use while surfaced, two AEG GU 460/8–27 double-acting electric motors producing a total of 750 metric horsepower (550 kW; 740 shp) for use while submerged. She had two shafts and two 1.23 m (4 ft) propellers. The boat was capable of operating at depths of up to 230 metres (750 ft).[4]

The submarine had a maximum surface speed of 17.7 knots (32.8 km/h; 20.4 mph) and a maximum submerged speed of 7.6 knots (14.1 km/h; 8.7 mph).[4] When submerged, the boat could operate for 80 nautical miles (150 km; 92 mi) at 4 knots (7.4 km/h; 4.6 mph); when surfaced, she could travel 8,500 nautical miles (15,700 km; 9,800 mi) at 10 knots (19 km/h; 12 mph). U-1274 was fitted with five 53.3 cm (21 in) torpedo tubes (four fitted at the bow and one at the stern), fourteen torpedoes, one 8.8 cm (3.46 in) SK C/35 naval gun, (220 rounds), one 3.7 cm (1.5 in) Flak M42 and two 2 cm (0.79 in) C/30 anti-aircraft guns. The boat had a complement of between forty-four and sixty.[4]

Service history

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The boat's service career began on 1 March 1944 with the 8th Training Flotilla, followed by active service with 5th Flotilla on 1 March 1945. U-1274 took part in no wolfpacks. U-1274 was sunk on 16 April 1945 in the North Sea by depth charges from British destroyer HMS Viceroy, commanded by Lieutenant-Commander John Manners, at 55°36′N 01°24′W / 55.600°N 1.400°W / 55.600; -1.400.

Summary of raiding history

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Date Ship Name Nationality Tonnage
(GRT) 		Fate[5]
16 April 1945 Athelduke  United Kingdom 8,966 Sunk

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Helgason, Guðmundur. "Type VIIC/41". German U-boats of WWII - uboat.net. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
  2. ^ Helgason, Guðmundur. "Fedor Kuscher". German U-boats of WWII - uboat.net. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
  3. ^ Helgason, Guðmundur. "Hans-Hermann Fitting". German U-boats of WWII - uboat.net. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
  4. ^ a b c d Gröner 1991, pp. 43–46.
  5. ^ Helgason, Guðmundur. "Ships hit by U-1274". German U-boats of WWII - uboat.net. Retrieved 25 March 2015.

Bibliography

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  • Busch, Rainer; Röll, Hans-Joachim (1999). German U-boat commanders of World War II : a biographical dictionary. Translated by Brooks, Geoffrey. London, Annapolis, Md: Greenhill Books, Naval Institute Press. ISBN 1-55750-186-6.
  • Gröner, Erich; Jung, Dieter; Maass, Martin (1991). U-boats and Mine Warfare Vessels. German Warships 1815–1945. Vol. 2. Translated by Thomas, Keith; Magowan, Rachel. London: Conway Maritime Press. ISBN 0-85177-593-4.

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