S.M.S. U 8 (1911)
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S.M.S. U 8 (1911) | |
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Builder: | Germaniawerft[1] |
Launched: | 14 Mar, 1911[2] |
Sunk: | 4 Mar, 1915[3] |
Fate: | by Maori & Ghurka |
S.M.S. U 8 was one of four submarines of the U 5 class.
Service
On 4 March, 1915, U 8 was hunted and blown to the surface by a swarm of destroyers of the Dover Patrol, notably Ghurka, Maori and Viking. The British took 28 prisoners and U 8 sank while under tow.[4]
Captains
Dates of appointment are provided when known.
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