German submarine U-2363
German submarine U-2363 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 22 November 1944 at Deutsche Werft, Hamburg, as yard number 517. She was launched on 18 January 1945 and commissioned under the command of Oberleutnant zur See Karl Frahm on 5 February 1945.
Design
Like all Type XXIII U-boats, U-2363 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-2363 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.
Service history
On 9 May 1945, U-2363 surrendered at Kristiansand, Norway. She was later transferred to Loch Ryan, Scotland on 29 May 1945. Of the 156 U-boats that eventually surrendered to the Allied forces at the end of the war, U-2363 was one of 116 selected to take part in Operation Deadlight. U-2363 was towed out to be sunk on 28 November 1945, by gunfire from the British destroyer and the Polish destroyer.The wreck now lies at.