German submarine U-149 (1940)
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For other ships with the same name, see German submarine U-149.
German submarine U-149 was a Type IID U-boat of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine during World War II. Her keel was laid down on 25 May 1940 by Deutsche Werke in Kiel as yard number 278. She was launched on 19 October 1940 and commissioned on 13 November with Kapitänleutnant Horst Höltring in command.
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Name | U-149 |
Ordered | 25 September 1939 |
Builder | Deutsche Werke, Kiel |
Yard number | 278 |
Laid down | 25 May 1940 |
Launched | 19 October 1940 |
Commissioned | 13 November 1940 |
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Class and type | Type IID coastal submarine |
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Height | 8.40 m (27 ft 7 in) |
Draught | 3.93 m (12 ft 11 in) |
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Test depth | 80 m (260 ft) |
Complement | 3 officers, 22 men |
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Identification codes: | M 16 105 |
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1 warship sunk (206 tons) |
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U-149 began her service life with the 1st U-boat Flotilla. She was then assigned to the 22nd flotilla, where she remained for the rest of the war, including time on a single patrol.
She surrendered on 5 May 1945 and was sunk as part of Operation Deadlight on 21 December.