Unterseeboot 518
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Unterseeboot 518 or U-518 was a Nazi German U-Boat that saw considerable early success during World War II from its February 11th, 1942 launch until it was sank on March 12th, 1945. [1]
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[edit] Combat record
U-518 had a crew of 56, and was commanded by Hans-Werner Offerman. It departed on ten active patrols, with the following results;
[edit] First patrol
- On 2nd November 1942: Sank the British 5,633 ton PLM 27, at Bell Island, Newfoundland
- On 2nd November 1942: Sank the Canadian 7,803 ton Rose Castle, at Bell Island, Newfoundland
- On 21st November 1942: Sank the British 6,140 ton Empire Sailor, sailing with convoy ON-145
- On 21st November 1942: Damaged the British 6,997 ton British Renown, a member of convoy ON-145
- On 21st November 1942: Damaged the British 8,443 ton British Promise, part of convoy ON-145
- On 23rd November 1942: Sank the American 10,172 ton Caddo
[edit] Second patrol
- 14th February, 1943: Came under attack from unidentified allied aircraft, with minimal damage
- 18th February 1943: Sank the Brazilian 6,075 ton Brasiloide
- 1st March 1943: Sank the American 7,176 ton Fitz-John Porter, from convoy BT-6
- 20th March 1943: Sank the Dutch 7,659 ton Mariso
- 25th Mar 1943: Sank the Swedish 1,688 ton Industria
[edit] Third patrol
- 27th June, 1943: U-518 came under attack from allied aircraft of RAF squadron 201, suffering massive damage, returning fire with anti-aircraft deck gun, without downing the aircraft
- 30th June, 1943: U-518 came under attack from RAAF squadron, suffering minor damage, defending itself again with anti-aircraft deck gun, without destroying the aircraft
[edit] Fourth patrol
- Spent fifteen weeks on patrol, between August 18th 1943 and December 1st 1943, with no results
[edit] Fifth patrol
- 7th March, 1944: Sank the Panamanian 3,401 ton Valera
[edit] Sixth patrol
- Non-active Patrol, traveling from port to port, lasted from July 4th, 1944 to July 10th, 1944, with no results
[edit] Seventh patrol
- 12th September, 1944: Damaged the American ship 7,176 ton George Ade
[edit] Eighth patrol
- Spent from October 25th to October 28th, 1944, between ports, Non-active patrol, with no results
[edit] Ninth patrol
- Non-active patrol from March 5th 1945 to March 10th 1945, with no results
[edit] Tenth and final patrol
- Departed port on March 12th, 1945, and was lost at sea on April 22nd, 1945, with all hands
