U 1053
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U
1053 was laid down by Krupp Germaniawerft AG in Kiel in
February 1943, and was launched in January 1944. She was
sent to 5. Unterseeboot Flotille one month later for sea
trials and training. In November 1944 she was transferred
to Bergen in Norway and 11. Flotille for active duty.
During an deep dive exercise outside Bergen 15.February
1945 she sank with all hands lost. The wreck was located
by the Norwegian navy broken in several parts in March
2010 in Byfjorden, northwest of Bergen on a depth of 350
meter.
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 Picture: Type VII C class Courtesy of Uboat.net |
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