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The German submarine was a Type XB minelaying U-boat of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine during World War II. It is most notable for its dramatic sinking and the subsequent rescue of its crew members in the central Atlantic. Technical Specifications and Design

Its primary mission involved laying minefields off the coast of Africa and in the Mid-Atlantic to disrupt Allied convoy routes. The Sinking of U-118 uboat-b118

1,763 tons (surfaced) / 2,710 tons (submerged). The German submarine was a Type XB minelaying

A direct hit with a depth charge caused the boat to explode and break in two. The sinking was famously captured in high-quality combat footage and photographs by the US Navy. The Sinking of U-118 1,763 tons (surfaced) /

Two diesel engines and two electric motors, allowing for a surfaced speed of roughly 17 knots. Operational History