German submarine U-2352
German submarine U-2352 was a Type XXIII U-boat of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine during World War II. She was ordered on 20 September 1944, and was laid down on 9 October 1944 at Deutsche Werft AG, Hamburg, as yard number 506. She was launched on 5 December 1944 and commissioned under the command of Oberleutnant zur See Sigmund Budzyn on 11 January 1945.
Design
Like all Type XXIII U-boats, U-2352 had a displacement of when at the surface and while submerged. She had a total length of, a beam width of, and a draught depth of. The submarine was powered by one MWM six-cylinder RS134S diesel engine providing, one AEG GU4463-8 double-acting electric motor electric motor providing, and one BBC silent running CCR188 electric motor providing.The submarine had a maximum surface speed of and a submerged speed of. When submerged, the boat could operate at for ; when surfaced, she could travel at. U-2352 was fitted with two torpedo tubes in the bow. She could carry two preloaded torpedoes. The complement was 14 – 18 men. This class of U-boat did not carry a deck gun.