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{{Short description|German World War II submarine}}
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|Ship country= {{nowrap|[[Nazi Germany]]}}
|Ship country=[[Nazi Germany]]
|Ship flag={{shipboxflag|Nazi Germany|naval}}
|Ship flag={{shipboxflag|Nazi Germany|naval}}
|Ship name=''U-577''
|Ship name=''U-577''
|Ship ordered= 8 January 1940
|Ship ordered=8 January 1940
|Ship builder=[[Blohm & Voss]], [[Hamburg]]
|Ship builder=[[Blohm & Voss]], [[Hamburg]]
|Ship yard number= 553
|Ship yard number=553
|Ship laid down= 1 August 1940
|Ship laid down=1 August 1940
|Ship launched= 15 May 1941
|Ship launched=15 May 1941
|Ship commissioned= 3 July 1941
|Ship commissioned=3 July 1941
|Ship fate= Sunk 15 January 1942 in the [[Mediterranean]] in position {{coord|32|40|N|25|48|E}}, by depth charges from RN [[Fairey Swordfish|Swordfish]].
|Ship fate=Sunk on 15 January 1942 in the [[Mediterranean]] in position {{coord|32|40|N|25|48|E|display=title, inline}}, by depth charges from RN [[Fairey Swordfish|Swordfish]].
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|Ship complement=4 officers, 40–56 enlisted
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*14 × [[torpedo]]es ''or'' 26 TMA [[Naval mine|mine]]s
*1 × [[8.8 cm SK C/35 naval gun|{{convert|8.8|cm|in|2|abbr=on}} deck gun]] (220 rounds)
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|last=Helgason
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|access-date=16 September 2014
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|partof=[[7th U-boat Flotilla]]<br/>(3 July 1941 - 1 October 1941) - Training<br/>[[7th U-boat Flotilla]]<br/>(1 October 1941 - 31 December 1941)<br/>[[29th U-boat Flotilla]]<br/>(1 January 1942 - 15 January 1942)
*[[7th U-boat Flotilla]]
|commanders=''KrvKpt'' Herbert Schauenburg<br/>(3 July 1941 - 15 January 1942)
*3 July – 31 December 1941
|operations=1st patrol:<br/>20 October 1941 - 26 November 1941<br/>2nd patrol:<br/>16 December 1941 - 27 December 1941<br/>3rd patrol:<br/>7 January 1942 - 15 January 1942
*[[29th U-boat Flotilla]]
*1 – 15 January 1942
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*''[[K.Kapt.]]'' Herbert Schauenburg
*3 July 1941 – 15 January 1942
|operations=*3 patrols:
*1st patrol:
*20 October – 26 November 1941
*2nd patrol:
*16 – 27 December 1941
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|victories=None
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'''German submarine ''U-577''''' was a [[German Type VIIC submarine|Type VIIC]] [[U-boat]] built for [[Nazi Germany]]'s ''[[Kriegsmarine]]'' for service during [[World War II]].
'''German submarine ''U-577''''' was a [[German Type VIIC submarine|Type VIIC]] [[U-boat]] built for [[Nazi Germany]]'s ''[[Kriegsmarine]]'' for service during [[World War II]].
She was laid down on 1 August 1940 by [[Blohm & Voss]], [[Hamburg]] as yard number 553, launched on 15 May 1941 and commissioned on 3 July 1941 under ''[[Kapitänleutnant]]'' Herbert Schauenburg.
She was [[Keel laying|laid down]] on 1 August 1940 by [[Blohm & Voss]], [[Hamburg]] as yard number 553, [[Ceremonial ship launching|launched]] on 15 May 1941 and [[Ship commissioning|commissioned]] on 3 July 1941 under ''[[Kapitänleutnant]]'' Herbert Schauenburg.

==Design==
[[German Type VII submarine#Type VIIC|German Type VIIC submarines]] were preceded by the shorter [[German Type VII submarine#Type VIIB|Type VIIB submarines]]. ''U-577'' had a displacement of {{convert|769|t|LT}} when at the surface and {{convert|871|t|LT}} while submerged.{{sfn|Gröner|1991|pp=43-46}} She had a total length of {{convert|67.10|m|ftin|abbr=on}}, a [[pressure hull]] length of {{convert|50.50|m|ftin|abbr=on}}, a [[beam (nautical)|beam]] of {{convert|6.20|m|ftin|abbr=on}}, a height of {{convert|9.60|m|ftin|abbr=on}}, and a [[draught (ship)|draught]] of {{convert|4.74|m|ftin|abbr=on}}. The submarine was powered by two [[Germaniawerft]] F46 four-stroke, six-cylinder [[supercharged]] [[diesel engine]]s producing a total of {{convert|2800 to 3200|PS|kW shp|-1}} for use while surfaced, two [[Brown, Boveri & Cie]] GG UB 720/8 [[Motor–generator|double-acting electric motors]] producing a total of {{convert|750|PS|kW shp}} for use while submerged. She had two shafts and two {{convert|1.23|m|ft|abbr=on|0}} [[propeller]]s. The boat was capable of operating at depths of up to {{convert|230|m}}.{{sfn|Gröner|1991|pp=43-46}}

The submarine had a maximum surface speed of {{convert|17.7|kn}} and a maximum submerged speed of {{convert|7.6|kn}}.{{sfn|Gröner|1991|pp=43-46}} When submerged, the boat could operate for {{convert|80|nmi}} at {{convert|4|kn}}; when surfaced, she could travel {{convert|8500|nmi}} at {{convert|10|kn}}. ''U-577'' was fitted with five {{convert|53.3|cm|in|0|abbr=on}} [[torpedo tube]]s (four fitted at the bow and one at the stern), fourteen [[torpedo]]es, one [[8.8 cm SK C/35 naval gun|{{convert|8.8|cm|in|2|abbr=on}} SK C/35 naval gun]], 220 rounds, and a [[2 cm FlaK 30|{{convert|2|cm|in|sp=us|abbr=on}} C/30]] anti-aircraft gun. The boat had a [[Ship's company|complement]] of between forty-four and sixty.{{sfn|Gröner|1991|pp=43-46}}


==Service History==
==Service history==
The boat's career began with training at [[7th U-boat Flotilla]] on 3 July 1941, followed by active service on 1 October 1941 as part of the [[1st U-boat Flotilla|1st Flotilla]]. On 1 January 1942, she transferred to operations in the [[Mediterranean]] with [[29th U-boat Flotilla|29th Flotilla]], and was sunk just 2 weeks later.
The boat's career began with training at [[7th U-boat Flotilla]] on 3 July 1941, followed by active service on 1 October 1941 as part of the [[1st U-boat Flotilla|1st Flotilla]]. On 1 January 1942, she transferred to operations in the [[Mediterranean]] with [[29th U-boat Flotilla|29th Flotilla]], and was sunk just two weeks later.


In 3 patrols she sank no ships.
In 3 patrols she sank no ships.


===Wolf Packs===
===Wolfpacks===
''U-577'' took part in 3 wolf packs, namely
''U-577'' took part in three [[Wolfpack (naval tactic)|wolfpacks]], namely:
* Stosstrupp (30 Oct 1941 - 1 Nov 1941)
* Stosstrupp (30 October – 1 November 1941)
* Raubritter (1 Nov 1941 - 8 Nov 1941)
* Raubritter (1 – 8 November 1941)
* Störtebecker (17 Nov 1941 - 22 Nov 1941)
* Störtebecker (17 – 22 November 1941)


===Fate===
===Fate===
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==See also==
==See also==
* [[List of U-boats]]
* [[Mediterranean U-boat Campaign (World War II)]]
* [[Mediterranean U-boat Campaign (World War II)]]


==Sources==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==Bibliography==
==Bibliography==
{{Refbegin}}
*{{cite book | last1 = Busch | first1 = Rainer | last2 = Röll | first2 = Hans-Joachim | translator-last = Brooks | translator-first = Geoffrey | title = German U-boat commanders of World War II : a biographical dictionary | publisher = Greenhill Books, Naval Institute Press | location = London, Annapolis, Md | year = 1999 | isbn = 1-55750-186-6 }}
*{{cite book |last1=Busch |first1=Rainer |last2=Röll |first2=Hans-Joachim |title=Der U-Boot-Krieg, 1939-1945: Deutsche U-Boot-Verluste von September 1939 bis Mai 1945|trans-title=German U-boat losses from September 1939 to May 1945 |date=1999|volume=IV |publisher=Mittler|location=Hamburg, Berlin, Bonn |isbn=3-8132-0514-2 |url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/Der_U_Boot_Krieg_1939_1945_Deutsche_U_Bo/vXKwAAAAIAAJ?hl=en |language=de}}
*{{cite book |last1=Gröner |first1=Eric |last2=Jung |first2=Dieter |last3=Maass |first3=Martin |translator-last1=Thomas|translator-first1=Keith|translator-last2=Magowan|translator-first2=Rachel |title=German Warships 1815-1945: U-boats and Mine Warfare Vessels |date=1991 |publisher=Conway Maritime Press |location=London |volume=2 |isbn=0-85177-593-4 |url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/German_Warships_1815_1945/Udg-0AEACAAJ?hl=en|ref=CITEREFGröner1991}}
* {{cite book
* {{cite book
|last=Sharpe
|last=Sharpe
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|year=1998
|year=1998
|isbn=1-85780-072-9}}
|isbn=1-85780-072-9}}

{{Refend}}


==External links==
==External links==
*{{Cite web
* [http://www.uboat.net/boats/u577.htm U-boat.net webpage for ''U-577'']
|url=http://uboat.net/boats/u577.html
|title=The Type VIIC boat U-577
|last=Helgason
|first=Guðmundur
|website=German U-boats of WWII - uboat.net
|access-date=29 December 2014
}}


{{German Type VII submarines}}
{{German Type VII submarines}}
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{{January 1942 shipwrecks}}

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Latest revision as of 09:38, 12 March 2024

History
Nazi Germany
NameU-577
Ordered8 January 1940
BuilderBlohm & Voss, Hamburg
Yard number553
Laid down1 August 1940
Launched15 May 1941
Commissioned3 July 1941
FateSunk on 15 January 1942 in the Mediterranean in position 32°40′N 25°48′E / 32.667°N 25.800°E / 32.667; 25.800, by depth charges from RN Swordfish.
General characteristics
Class and typeType VIIC submarine
Displacement
Length
Beam
  • 6.20 m (20 ft 4 in) o/a
  • 4.70 m (15 ft 5 in) pressure hull
Draught4.74 m (15 ft 7 in)
Installed power
  • 2,800–3,200 PS (2,100–2,400 kW; 2,800–3,200 bhp) (diesels)
  • 750 PS (550 kW; 740 shp) (electric)
Propulsion
Speed
  • 17.7 knots (32.8 km/h; 20.4 mph) surfaced
  • 7.6 knots (14.1 km/h; 8.7 mph) submerged
Range
  • 8,500 nmi (15,700 km; 9,800 mi) at 10 knots (19 km/h; 12 mph) surfaced
  • 80 nmi (150 km; 92 mi) at 4 knots (7.4 km/h; 4.6 mph) submerged
Test depth
  • 230 m (750 ft)
  • Crush depth: 250–295 m (820–968 ft)
Complement4 officers, 40–56 enlisted
Armament
Service record[1]
Part of:
Identification codes: M 44 228
Commanders:
  • K.Kapt. Herbert Schauenburg
  • 3 July 1941 – 15 January 1942
Operations:
  • 3 patrols:
  • 1st patrol:
  • 20 October – 26 November 1941
  • 2nd patrol:
  • 16 – 27 December 1941
  • 3rd patrol:
  • 7 – 15 January 1942
Victories: None

German submarine U-577 was a Type VIIC U-boat built for Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine for service during World War II. She was laid down on 1 August 1940 by Blohm & Voss, Hamburg as yard number 553, launched on 15 May 1941 and commissioned on 3 July 1941 under Kapitänleutnant Herbert Schauenburg.

Design[edit]

German Type VIIC submarines were preceded by the shorter Type VIIB submarines. U-577 had a displacement of 769 tonnes (757 long tons) when at the surface and 871 tonnes (857 long tons) while submerged.[2] She had a total length of 67.10 m (220 ft 2 in), a pressure hull length of 50.50 m (165 ft 8 in), a beam of 6.20 m (20 ft 4 in), a height of 9.60 m (31 ft 6 in), and a draught of 4.74 m (15 ft 7 in). The submarine was powered by two Germaniawerft F46 four-stroke, six-cylinder supercharged diesel engines producing a total of 2,800 to 3,200 metric horsepower (2,060 to 2,350 kW; 2,760 to 3,160 shp) for use while surfaced, two Brown, Boveri & Cie GG UB 720/8 double-acting electric motors producing a total of 750 metric horsepower (550 kW; 740 shp) for use while submerged. She had two shafts and two 1.23 m (4 ft) propellers. The boat was capable of operating at depths of up to 230 metres (750 ft).[2]

The submarine had a maximum surface speed of 17.7 knots (32.8 km/h; 20.4 mph) and a maximum submerged speed of 7.6 knots (14.1 km/h; 8.7 mph).[2] When submerged, the boat could operate for 80 nautical miles (150 km; 92 mi) at 4 knots (7.4 km/h; 4.6 mph); when surfaced, she could travel 8,500 nautical miles (15,700 km; 9,800 mi) at 10 knots (19 km/h; 12 mph). U-577 was fitted with five 53.3 cm (21 in) torpedo tubes (four fitted at the bow and one at the stern), fourteen torpedoes, one 8.8 cm (3.46 in) SK C/35 naval gun, 220 rounds, and a 2 cm (0.79 in) C/30 anti-aircraft gun. The boat had a complement of between forty-four and sixty.[2]

Service history[edit]

The boat's career began with training at 7th U-boat Flotilla on 3 July 1941, followed by active service on 1 October 1941 as part of the 1st Flotilla. On 1 January 1942, she transferred to operations in the Mediterranean with 29th Flotilla, and was sunk just two weeks later.

In 3 patrols she sank no ships.

Wolfpacks[edit]

U-577 took part in three wolfpacks, namely:

  • Stosstrupp (30 October – 1 November 1941)
  • Raubritter (1 – 8 November 1941)
  • Störtebecker (17 – 22 November 1941)

Fate[edit]

U-577 was sunk on 15 January 1942 in the Mediterranean NW of Mersa Matruh, in position 32°40′N 25°48′E / 32.667°N 25.800°E / 32.667; 25.800, by depth charges from RN Swordfish from 815 Squadron. All hands were lost.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Helgason, Guðmundur. "The Type VIIC boat U-577". German U-boats of WWII - uboat.net. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
  2. ^ a b c d Gröner 1991, pp. 43–46.

Bibliography[edit]

External links[edit]

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