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|Ship laid down=31 December 1942
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|Ship type=[[German Type VII submarine#Type VIIC/41|Type VIIC/41]] [[submarine]]
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|Ship displacement={{convert|759|t|LT|0}} surfaced<br />{{convert|860|t|LT|0|abbr=on}} submerged
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*14&nbsp;×&nbsp;torpedoes ''or'' 26 TMA mines
*1&nbsp;×&nbsp;[[8.8 cm SK C/35 naval gun|{{convert|8.8|cm|in|2|abbr=on}} deck gun]] (220 rounds)
*1 × [[8.8 cm SK C/35 naval gun|{{convert|8.8|cm|in|2|abbr=on}} deck gun]] (220 rounds)
*1 × [[3.7 cm Flak 18/36/37/43|{{convert|3.7|cm|in|abbr=on}} Flak M42]] AA gun
*various AA guns
*2 × [[2 cm FlaK 30|{{convert|2|cm|in|sp=us|abbr=on}} C/30]] AA guns
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|title=The Type VIIC/41 boat U-295
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|partof=[[8th U-boat Flotilla]]<br />(20 July 1943&ndash;31 July 1944)<br />[[11th U-boat Flotilla]]<br />(1 August&ndash;30 September 1944)<br />[[13th U-boat Flotilla]]<br /> (1 October&ndash;4 March 1945)<br /> [[14th U-boat Flotilla]]<br /> (1 April&ndash;8 May 1945)
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*20 October 1943 – 31 July 1944
|commanders=''Kptlt.'' Günther Wieboldt<br />(20 October 1943&ndash;8 May 1945)
*[[11th U-boat Flotilla]]
|operations=Six patrols:<br /> 13 July&ndash;17 July 1944<br /> 6 October&ndash;9 November 1944<br /> 18 November&ndash;18 December 1944<br /> 7 January&ndash;10 January 1945<br /> 16 January&ndash;28 January 1945<br /> 15 April&ndash;7 May 1945
*1 August – 30 September 1944
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*1 October 1944 – 31 March 1945
*[[14th U-boat Flotilla]]
*1 April – 8 May 1945
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*''[[Kptlt.]]'' Günther Wieboldt
*20 October 1943 – 19 May 1945
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*a. 13 – 17 July 1944
*b. 28 – 29 July 1944
*c. 12 – 14 September 1944
*d. 1 – 5 October 1944
*2nd patrol:
*6 October – 9 November 1944
*3rd patrol:
*18 November – 18 December 1944
*4th patrol:
*7 – 10 January 1945
*5th patrol:
*16 – 28 January 1945
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*a. 15 April – 7 May 1945
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'''German submarine ''U-295''''' was a [[German Type VII submarine#Type VIIC/41|Type VIIC/41]] [[U-boat]] of [[Nazi Germany]]'s ''[[Kriegsmarine]]'' during [[World War II]].
'''German submarine ''U-295''''' was a [[German Type VII submarine#Type VIIC/41|Type VIIC/41]] [[U-boat]] of [[Nazi Germany]]'s ''[[Kriegsmarine]]'' during [[World War II]].


She was laid down on 31 December 1942 by the [[Bremer Vulkan]] ''Werft'' (yard) at [[Bremen-Vegesack]] as yard number 60, launched on 13 September 1943 and commissioned on 20 October with ''[[Kapitänleutnant]]'' Günther Wieboldt in command.
She was [[Keel laying|laid down]] on 31 December 1942 by the [[Bremer Vulkan]] ''Werft'' (yard) at [[Bremen-Vegesack]] as yard number 60, [[Ceremonial ship launching|launched]] on 13 September 1943 and [[Ship commissioning|commissioned]] on 20 October with ''[[Kapitänleutnant]]'' Günther Wieboldt in command.


In six patrols, she damaged one warship.
In six patrols, she damaged one warship.


She surrendered at [[Loch Eriboll]] in Scotland in May 1945 and was sunk as part of Operation [[Operation Deadlight|''Deadlight'']] in December.
She surrendered at [[Loch Eriboll]] in Scotland on 9 May 1945 and was sunk as part of Operation [[Operation Deadlight|''Deadlight'']] on 17 December 1945.

==Design==
[[German Type VII submarine#Type VIIC/41|German Type VIIC/41 submarines]] were preceded by the shorter [[German Type VII submarine#Type VIIB|Type VIIB submarines]]. ''U-295'' 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 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-295'' 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}}


==Service history==
==Service history==

The boat's service life began with training with the [[8th U-boat Flotilla]] in October 1943. She was then transferred to the [[11th U-boat Flotilla|9th flotilla]] for operations on 1 August 1944. She was reassigned to the [[13th U-boat Flotilla|13th flotilla]] on 1 October and moved again to the [[14th U-boat Flotilla|14th flotilla]] on 1 April 1945.
The boat's service life began with training with the [[8th U-boat Flotilla]] in October 1943. She was then transferred to the [[11th U-boat Flotilla|9th flotilla]] for operations on 1 August 1944. She was reassigned to the [[13th U-boat Flotilla|13th flotilla]] on 1 October and moved again to the [[14th U-boat Flotilla|14th flotilla]] on 1 April 1945.


===1st and 2nd patrols===
===First and second patrols===
''U-295''{{'}}s first patrol was uneventful.
''U-295''{{'}}s first patrol was uneventful.


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Her second foray, between Trondheim and [[Harstad]] was the most successful. She damaged the British frigate {{HMS|Mounsey}} east northeast of [[Murmansk]] on 2 November 1944.
Her second foray, between Trondheim and [[Harstad]] was the most successful. She damaged the British frigate {{HMS|Mounsey}} east northeast of [[Murmansk]] on 2 November 1944.


===3rd and 4th patrols===
===Third and fourth patrols===
The submarine's third sortie took her into the [[Barents Sea|Barents]] and [[Norwegian Sea]]s. She returned to Harstad on 18 December 1944.
The submarine's third sortie took her into the [[Barents Sea|Barents]] and [[Norwegian Sea]]s. She returned to Harstad on 18 December 1944.


Her fourth patrol started in Harstad and finished in [[Narvik]]. She had spent three days off Murmansk, to no avail.
Her fourth patrol started in Harstad and finished in [[Narvik]]. She had spent three days off Murmansk, to no avail.


===5th patrol===
===Fifth patrol===
Her fifth effort was just as barren, even though it was longer.
Her fifth effort was just as barren, even though it was longer.


===6th patrol and fate===
===Sixth patrol and fate===
The boat departed Narvik on 15 April 1945. Her route took her once again to the Barents Sea. She returned to the Nordic port on 7 May.
The boat departed Narvik on 15 April 1945. Her route took her once again to the Barents Sea. She returned to the Nordic port on 7 May.


She was then moved to [[Skjomen]]fjord on 12 May 1945 and in accordance with the surrender terms, she was transferred to [[Loch Eriboll]] in northern Scotland for Operation [[Operation Deadlight|''Deadlight'']] on the 19th. She was sunk on 17 December by the guns of ORP [[ORP Blyskawica|''Blysawica'']].<ref>http://www.u-boot-archiv.de/dieboote/u0295html ''U-295'' at u-boot-archiv.de</ref>
She was then moved to [[Skjomen]]fjord on 12 May 1945 and in accordance with the surrender terms, she was transferred to [[Loch Eriboll]] in northern Scotland for Operation [[Operation Deadlight|''Deadlight'']] on the 19th. She was sunk on 17 December by the guns of {{ORP|Błyskawica|H34|6}}.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.u-boot-archiv.de/dieboote/u0295.html
|title=''U 295''
|last=Hofmann
|first=Markus
|website=Deutsche U-Boote 1935-1945 - u-boot-archiv.de
|language=de
|access-date=1 February 2015
}}</ref>


==Summary of Raiding Career==
==Summary of raiding history==
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|url=http://uboat.net/boats/successes/u295.html
|title=Ships hit by U-295
|last=Helgason
|first=Guðmundur
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|align="right"|2 November 1944
|align="right"|2 November 1944
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==See also==
==See also==
* [[List of German U-boats]]
* [[Battle of the Atlantic (1939-1945)]]
* [[Battle of the Atlantic (1939-1945)]]


==References==
==References==

;Notes
===Notes===
{{Reflist|group=Note}}

===Citations===
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}

;Bibliography
==Bibliography==
{{Refbegin}}
*{{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
*{{cite book
|last1=Busch
|last1=Busch
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|first2=Hans-Joachim
|first2=Hans-Joachim
|title=Deutsche U-Boot-Verluste von September 1939 bis Mai 1945
|title=Deutsche U-Boot-Verluste von September 1939 bis Mai 1945
|trans-title=German U-boat losses from September 1939 to May 1945
|work=Der U-Boot-Krieg
|series=Der U-Boot-Krieg
|volume=IV
|volume=IV
|publisher=Mittler
|publisher=Mittler
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|year=1999
|year=1999
|isbn=3-8132-0514-2
|isbn=3-8132-0514-2
|language=German
|language=de
}}
|ref=harv
*{{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}}


==External links==
==External links==
*{{Cite web
* [http://www.uboat.net/boats/u295.htm ''U-295'' at uboat.net]
|url=http://uboat.net/boats/u295.htm
* [http://www.ubootwaffe.net/ops/boat.cgi?boat=295 ''U-295'' at ubootwaffe.net] {{Dead link|date=November 2013}}
|title=The Type VII/C41 boat U-295
* [http://www.u-boot-archiv.de/dieboote/u0295.html ''U-295'' at u-boot-archiv.de] {{de icon}}
|last=Helgason
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|first=Guðmundur
|website=German U-boats of WWII - uboat.net
|access-date=6 December 2014
}}
*{{cite web
|url=http://www.u-boot-archiv.de/dieboote/u0295.html
|title=''U 295''
|last=Hofmann
|first=Markus
|website=Deutsche U-Boote 1935-1945 - u-boot-archiv.de
|language=de
|access-date=2014-12-06
}}


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History
Nazi Germany
NameU-295
Ordered14 October 1941
BuilderBremer Vulkan Werft, Bremen-Vegesack
Yard number60
Laid down31 December 1942
Launched13 September 1943
Commissioned20 October 1943
FateSurrendered on 9 May 1945; sunk as part of Operation Deadlight on 17 December 1945
General characteristics
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
  • 250 m (820 ft)
  • Crush depth: 275–325 m (902–1,066 ft)
Complement4 officers, 40–56 enlisted
Armament
Service record[1]
Part of:
Identification codes: M 52 195
Commanders:
  • Kptlt. Günther Wieboldt
  • 20 October 1943 – 19 May 1945
Operations:
  • 6 patrols:
  • 1st patrol:
  • a. 13 – 17 July 1944
  • b. 28 – 29 July 1944
  • c. 12 – 14 September 1944
  • d. 1 – 5 October 1944
  • 2nd patrol:
  • 6 October – 9 November 1944
  • 3rd patrol:
  • 18 November – 18 December 1944
  • 4th patrol:
  • 7 – 10 January 1945
  • 5th patrol:
  • 16 – 28 January 1945
  • 6th patrol:
  • a. 15 April – 7 May 1945
  • b. 12 May 1945
  • c. 15 – 19 May 1945
Victories: 1 warship damaged
(1,150 tons)

German submarine U-295 was a Type VIIC/41 U-boat of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine during World War II.

She was laid down on 31 December 1942 by the Bremer Vulkan Werft (yard) at Bremen-Vegesack as yard number 60, launched on 13 September 1943 and commissioned on 20 October with Kapitänleutnant Günther Wieboldt in command.

In six patrols, she damaged one warship.

She surrendered at Loch Eriboll in Scotland on 9 May 1945 and was sunk as part of Operation Deadlight on 17 December 1945.

Design

[edit]

German Type VIIC/41 submarines were preceded by the shorter Type VIIB submarines. U-295 had a displacement of 759 tonnes (747 long tons) when at the surface and 860 tonnes (850 long tons) while submerged.[2] 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).[2]

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).[2] 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-295 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.[2]

Service history

[edit]

The boat's service life began with training with the 8th U-boat Flotilla in October 1943. She was then transferred to the 9th flotilla for operations on 1 August 1944. She was reassigned to the 13th flotilla on 1 October and moved again to the 14th flotilla on 1 April 1945.

First and second patrols

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U-295's first patrol was uneventful.

She then embarked on a series of short journeys between Bergen, Kristiansand, Stavanger and Trondheim.

Her second foray, between Trondheim and Harstad was the most successful. She damaged the British frigate HMS Mounsey east northeast of Murmansk on 2 November 1944.

Third and fourth patrols

[edit]

The submarine's third sortie took her into the Barents and Norwegian Seas. She returned to Harstad on 18 December 1944.

Her fourth patrol started in Harstad and finished in Narvik. She had spent three days off Murmansk, to no avail.

Fifth patrol

[edit]

Her fifth effort was just as barren, even though it was longer.

Sixth patrol and fate

[edit]

The boat departed Narvik on 15 April 1945. Her route took her once again to the Barents Sea. She returned to the Nordic port on 7 May.

She was then moved to Skjomenfjord on 12 May 1945 and in accordance with the surrender terms, she was transferred to Loch Eriboll in northern Scotland for Operation Deadlight on the 19th. She was sunk on 17 December by the guns of ORP Błyskawica.[3]

Summary of raiding history

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Date Ship Name Nationality Tonnage[Note 1] Fate[4]
2 November 1944 HMS Mounsey  Royal Navy 1,150 Damaged

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]

Notes

[edit]
  1. ^ Merchant ship tonnages are in gross register tons. Military vessels are listed by tons displacement.

Citations

[edit]
  1. ^ Helgason, Guðmundur. "The Type VIIC/41 boat U-295". German U-boats of WWII - uboat.net. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
  2. ^ a b c d Gröner 1991, pp. 43–46.
  3. ^ Hofmann, Markus. "U 295". Deutsche U-Boote 1935-1945 - u-boot-archiv.de (in German). Retrieved 1 February 2015.
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