German submarine U-861
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German submarine U-861 was a long-range Type IXD2 U-boat built for Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine during World War II. Laid down in Bremen and launched on 29 April 1943. She was equipped with two stern torpedo tubes and 24 mines.
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Name | U-861 |
Ordered | 5 June 1941 |
Builder | DeSchiMAG AG Weser, Bremen |
Yard number | 1067 |
Laid down | 15 July 1942 |
Launched | 29 April 1943 |
Commissioned | 2 September 1943 |
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Class and type | Type IXD2 submarine |
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Height | 10.20 m (33 ft 6 in) |
Draught | 5.40 m (17 ft 9 in) |
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Test depth | 230 m (750 ft) |
Complement | 55 to 64 |
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Identification codes: | M 54 873 |
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She was commanded throughout her service life by Korvettenkapitän Jürgen Oesten (Knight's Cross).