Questions on U Boats 1942-1943

Bubblehead1980 · 04-18-22, 10:39 AM

Working on the SubRon 50 (US Boats operating out of Roseneath 1942-43)for TMO. This requires some knowledge of U boat operations which I am catching up on. Anyways, few questions...

1. Time period October 1942- July 1943, when U Boats left/arrived at French Biscay ports, I know they were under increasing threat. Did they depart/arrive on surface at night only by this point? OR given radar, leigh light, etc were they safer on surface in day time or submerged in the bay?

2.When did the U Flak escorts begin/end? (if they ended)

3. What was the normal cruising speed of a Type 7, Type 9? 9-10 kts?

4. Any other useful information, links, etc, feel free to share.

04-18-22, 10:39 AM	#1
Bubblehead1980 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida USA Posts: 6,922 Downloads: 550 Uploads: 42	Questions on U Boats 1942-1943 Working on the SubRon 50 (US Boats operating out of Roseneath 1942-43)for TMO. This requires some knowledge of U boat operations which I am catching up on. Anyways, few questions... 1. Time period October 1942- July 1943, when U Boats left/arrived at French Biscay ports, I know they were under increasing threat. Did they depart/arrive on surface at night only by this point? OR given radar, leigh light, etc were they safer on surface in day time or submerged in the bay? 2.When did the U Flak escorts begin/end? (if they ended) 3. What was the normal cruising speed of a Type 7, Type 9? 9-10 kts? 4. Any other useful information, links, etc, feel free to share.