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{{Short description|German World War II submarine}}
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|Ship caption=''U-995'' Type VIIC/41 at the [[Laboe Naval Memorial]]. This U-boat is almost identical to ''U-1004''.
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|Ship name= ''U-1004''
|Ship name=''U-1004''
|Ship ordered= 14 October 1941
|Ship ordered=14 October 1941
|Ship builder=[[Blohm & Voss]] AG, [[Hamburg]]
|Ship builder=[[Blohm & Voss]] AG, [[Hamburg]]
|Ship yard number= 204
|Ship yard number=204
|Ship laid down= 15 January 1943
|Ship laid down=15 January 1943
|Ship launched= 27 October 1943
|Ship launched=27 October 1943
|Ship commissioned=16 December 1943
|Ship completed=
|Ship fate=*Surrendered on 9 May 1945 at [[Bergen]], Norway
|Ship commissioned= 16 December 1943
*Sunk on 1 December 1945 during [[Operation Deadlight]]
|Ship fate=Surrendered on 9 May 1945 at [[Bergen]], Norway
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|Ship notes=
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*1 × [[3.7 cm Flak 18/36/37/43|{{convert|3.7|cm|in|abbr=on}} Flak M42]] AA gun
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|partof=[[31st U-boat Flotilla]] (Training)<br />16 December 1943 – 31 July 1944<br />[[7th U-boat Flotilla]]<br />1 August – 31 October 1944<br />[[11th U-boat Flotilla]]<br />1 November 1944 – 8 May 1945
*[[31st U-boat Flotilla]]
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*16 December 1943 – 31 July 1944
|commanders=''[[Oblt.z.S.]]'' Hartmuth Schimmelpfennig<ref>{{cite web
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*1 August – 31 October 1944
|title=Hartmuth Schimmelpfennig
*[[11th U-boat Flotilla]]
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|first=Guðmundur
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|title=Rudolf Hinz (German Cross in Gold)
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|last=Helgason
|first=Guðmundur
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*c. 2 – 11 January 1945
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'''German submarine ''U-1004''''' was a [[German Type VIIC submarine|Type VIIC/41]] [[U-boat]] built for [[Nazi Germany]]'s ''[[Kriegsmarine]]'' for service during [[World War II]].
'''German submarine ''U-1004''''' was a [[German Type VIIC submarine|Type VIIC/41]] [[U-boat]] built for [[Nazi Germany]]'s ''[[Kriegsmarine]]'' for service during [[World War II]].
She was laid down on 15 January 1943 by [[Blohm & Voss]], [[Hamburg]] as yard number 204, launched on 27 October 1943 and commissioned on 16 December 1943 under ''[[Oberleutnant zur See]]'' Hartmuth Schimmelpfennig.
She was laid down on 15 January 1943 by [[Blohm & Voss]], [[Hamburg]] as yard number 204, [[Ceremonial ship launching|launched]] on 27 October 1943 and [[Ship commissioning|commissioned]] on 16 December 1943 under ''[[Oberleutnant zur See]]'' Hartmuth Schimmelpfennig.


==Design==
==Design==
Like all [[German Type VII submarine#Type VIIC.2F41|Type VIIC/41]] [[U-boat]]s, ''U-1004'' had a displacement of {{convert|759|t|LT}} when at the surface and {{convert|860|t|LT}} while submerged. It had a total length of {{convert|67.2|m|ftin|abbr=on}}, a [[pressure hull]] length of {{convert|50.5|m|ftin|abbr=on}}, a beam length of {{convert|6.2|m|ftin|abbr=on}}, and a draught length of {{convert|4.74|m|ftin|abbr=on}}.{{sfn|Gröner|1985|p=72, 74}} The submarine was powered by two [[Germaniawerft]] six-cylinder supercharged four-stroke M6V 40/46 diesel engines producing a total of {{convert|2800 to 3200|PS|shp kW}} and two [[Garbe, Lahmeyer & Co.]] RP 137/c electric motors producing a total of {{convert|750|PS|shp kW}} for use while submerged. It was capable of operating at a depth of {{convert|250|m}}.{{sfn|Gröner|1985|p=72, 74}}
Like all [[German Type VII submarine#Type VIIC.2F41|Type VIIC/41]] [[U-boat]]s, ''U-1004'' had a displacement of {{convert|759|t|LT}} when at the surface and {{convert|860|t|LT}} while submerged. She had a total length of {{convert|67.23|m|ftin|abbr=on}}, a [[pressure hull]] length of {{convert|50.50|m|ftin|abbr=on}}, a beam of {{convert|6.20|m|ftin|abbr=on}}, and a draught of {{convert|4.74|m|ftin|abbr=on}}.{{sfn|Gröner|1991|pp=43-46}} The submarine was powered by two [[Germaniawerft]] F46 [[supercharged]] six-cylinder four-stroke [[diesel engine]]s producing a total of {{convert|2800 to 3200|PS|kW shp|-1}} and two [[Brown, Boveri & Cie|BBC]] GG UB 720/8 [[Motor–generator|double-acting electric motors]] producing a total of {{convert|750|PS|kW shp}} for use while submerged. The boat was capable of operating at a depth of {{convert|250|m}}.{{sfn|Gröner|1991|pp=43-46}}


The submarine had a maximum surface speed of {{convert|17.7|kn}} and a submerged speed of {{convert|7.6|kn}}. When submerged, it could operate for {{convert|80|nmi}} at {{convert|4|kn}}; when surfaced, it could travel {{convert|8500|nmi}} at {{convert|10|kn}}.{{sfn|Gröner|1985|p=72, 74}} ''U-1004'' was fitted with an {{convert|8.8|cm|in}} [[8.8 cm SK C/35 naval gun|SK C/35 naval gun]] and 220 rounds, an anti-aircraft gun, five {{convert|21|in|mm}} [[torpedo tube]]s (four on the bow and one on the stern) and fourteen torpedoes. Its [[Ship's company|complement]] was between forty-four and fifty-two.{{sfn|Gröner|1985|p=72, 74}}
The submarine had a maximum surface speed of {{convert|17.7|kn}} and a submerged speed of {{convert|7.6|kn}}. 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}}.{{sfn|Gröner|1991|pp=43-46}} ''U-1004'' 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 or 26 TMA or TMB [[Naval mine]]s, one [[8.8 cm SK C/35 naval gun|{{convert|8.8|cm|in|2|abbr=on}} SK C/35 naval gun]], (220 rounds), one [[3.7 cm Flak 18/36/37/43|{{convert|3.7|cm|in|abbr=on}} Flak M42]] and two [[2 cm FlaK 30|{{convert|2|cm|in|sp=us|abbr=on}} C/30]] anti-aircraft guns. Its [[Ship's company|complement]] was between forty-four and sixty.{{sfn|Gröner|1991|pp=43-46}}


==Service History==
==Service history==
The boat's service career began on 16 December 1943 with the [[31st U-boat Flotilla|31st Training Flotilla]], followed by active service with [[7th U-boat Flotilla|7th Flotilla]] on 1 August 1944, then [[11th U-boat Flotilla|11th Flotilla]] on 1 November 1944. ''U-1004'' took part in no [[Wolfpack (naval tactic)|wolfpack]]s. ''U-1004'' was sunk by naval gunfire on 1 December 1945 in the [[North Atlantic]], in position {{coord|56|10|N|10|05|W|display=title, inline}}, as part of [[Operation Deadlight]].
The boat's service career began on 16 December 1943 with the [[31st U-boat Flotilla|31st Training Flotilla]], followed by active service with [[7th U-boat Flotilla|7th Flotilla]] on 1 August 1944, then [[11th U-boat Flotilla|11th Flotilla]] on 1 November 1944. ''U-1004'' took part in no [[Wolfpack (naval tactic)|wolfpack]]s. ''U-1004'' was sunk by naval gunfire on 1 December 1945 in the North Atlantic, in position {{coord|56|10|N|10|05|W|display=title, inline}}, as part of [[Operation Deadlight]].


==Summary of raiding career==
==Summary of raiding history==
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|align="right"|22 February 1945
|align="right"|22 February 1945
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==See also==
==See also==
* [[Battle of the Atlantic (1939–1945)]]
* [[Battle of the Atlantic]]


==References==
==References==

;Notes
===Notes===
{{Reflist|group=Note}}

===Citations===
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


;Bibliography
==Bibliography==
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*{{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 }}
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*{{cite book
|last=Gröner
|last1=Gröner
|first=Erich
|first1=Erich
|last2=Jung
|title=U-Boote, Hilfskreuzer, Minenschiffe, Netzleger, Sperrbrecher
|first2=Dieter
|work=Die deutschen Kriegsschiffe 1815-1945
|last3=Maass
|volume=III
|first3=Martin
|publisher=[[Bernard & Graefe]]
|translator-last1=Thomas
|location=Koblenz
|translator-first1=Keith
|year=1985
|translator-last2=Magowan
|isbn=3-7637-4802-4
|translator-first2=Rachel
|language=German
|year=1991
|ref=harv
|title=German Warships 1815–1945, U-boats and Mine Warfare Vessels
|volume=2
|location=London
|publisher=Conway Maritime Press
|isbn=0-85177-593-4
|ref=CITEREFGröner1991
}}
}}
{{refend}}


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Latest revision as of 12:35, 2 March 2024

U-995 Type VIIC/41 at the Laboe Naval Memorial. This U-boat is almost identical to U-1004.
History
Nazi Germany
NameU-1004
Ordered14 October 1941
BuilderBlohm & Voss AG, Hamburg
Yard number204
Laid down15 January 1943
Launched27 October 1943
Commissioned16 December 1943
Fate
General characteristics (VIIC/41)[1]
Class and typeType VIIC/41 submarine
Displacement
Length
Beam
  • 6.20 m (20 ft 4 in) o/a
  • 4.70 m (15 ft 5 in) pressure hull
Height9.60 m (31 ft 6 in)
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)
  • Calculated crush depth: 250–295 m (820–968 ft)
Complement44-52 officers & ratings
Armament
Service record
Part of:
Identification codes: M 34 668
Commanders:
  • Oblt.z.S. Hartmuth Schimmelpfennig[2]
  • 16 December 1943 – January 1945
  • Oblt.z.S. Rudolf Hinz[3]
  • January – 9 May 1945
Operations:
  • 2 patrols:
  • 1st patrol:
  • a. 29 August – 23 October 1944
  • b. 26 – 27 October 1944
  • c. 2 – 11 January 1945
  • 2nd patrol:
  • 27 January – 20 March 1945
Victories:
  • 1 merchant ship sunk
    (1,313 GRT)
  • 1 warship sunk
    (980 tons)

German submarine U-1004 was a Type VIIC/41 U-boat built for Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine for service during World War II. She was laid down on 15 January 1943 by Blohm & Voss, Hamburg as yard number 204, launched on 27 October 1943 and commissioned on 16 December 1943 under Oberleutnant zur See Hartmuth Schimmelpfennig.

Design

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Like all Type VIIC/41 U-boats, U-1004 had a displacement of 759 tonnes (747 long tons) when at the surface and 860 tonnes (850 long tons) while submerged. She had a total length of 67.23 m (220 ft 7 in), a pressure hull length of 50.50 m (165 ft 8 in), a beam of 6.20 m (20 ft 4 in), and a draught of 4.74 m (15 ft 7 in).[4] The submarine was powered by two Germaniawerft F46 supercharged six-cylinder four-stroke 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) and two BBC GG UB 720/8 double-acting electric motors producing a total of 750 metric horsepower (550 kW; 740 shp) for use while submerged. The boat was capable of operating at a depth of 250 metres (820 ft).[4]

The submarine had a maximum surface speed of 17.7 knots (32.8 km/h; 20.4 mph) and a submerged speed of 7.6 knots (14.1 km/h; 8.7 mph). 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).[4] U-1004 was fitted with five 53.3 cm (21 in) torpedo tubes (four fitted at the bow and one at the stern), fourteen torpedoes or 26 TMA or TMB Naval mines, one 8.8 cm (3.46 in) SK C/35 naval gun, (220 rounds), one 3.7 cm (1.5 in) Flak M42 and two 2 cm (0.79 in) C/30 anti-aircraft guns. Its complement was between forty-four and sixty.[4]

Service history

[edit]

The boat's service career began on 16 December 1943 with the 31st Training Flotilla, followed by active service with 7th Flotilla on 1 August 1944, then 11th Flotilla on 1 November 1944. U-1004 took part in no wolfpacks. U-1004 was sunk by naval gunfire on 1 December 1945 in the North Atlantic, in position 56°10′N 10°05′W / 56.167°N 10.083°W / 56.167; -10.083, as part of Operation Deadlight.

Summary of raiding history

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Date Ship Name Nationality Tonnage[Note 1] Fate[5]
22 February 1945 Alexander Kennedy  United Kingdom 1,313 Sunk
22 February 1945 HMCS Trentonian  Royal Canadian Navy 980 Sunk

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]

Notes

[edit]
  1. ^ Merchant ship tonnages are in gross register tons. Military vessels are listed by tons displacement.

Citations

[edit]
  1. ^ Helgason, Guðmundur. "Type VIIC/41". German U-boats of WWII - uboat.net. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  2. ^ Helgason, Guðmundur. "Hartmuth Schimmelpfennig". German U-boats of WWII - uboat.net. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
  3. ^ Helgason, Guðmundur. "Rudolf Hinz (German Cross in Gold)". German U-boats of WWII - uboat.net. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
  4. ^ a b c d Gröner 1991, pp. 43–46.
  5. ^ Helgason, Guðmundur. "Ships hit by U-1004". German U-boats of WWII - uboat.net. Retrieved 26 March 2015.

Bibliography

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  • Busch, Rainer; Röll, Hans-Joachim (1999). German U-boat commanders of World War II : a biographical dictionary. Translated by Brooks, Geoffrey. London, Annapolis, Md: Greenhill Books, Naval Institute Press. ISBN 1-55750-186-6.
  • Gröner, Erich; Jung, Dieter; Maass, Martin (1991). German Warships 1815–1945, U-boats and Mine Warfare Vessels. Vol. 2. Translated by Thomas, Keith; Magowan, Rachel. London: Conway Maritime Press. ISBN 0-85177-593-4.