The German submarine was a Type XB minelaying U-boat of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine during World War II. It is most notable for its dramatic sinking and the subsequent rescue of its crew members in the central Atlantic. Technical Specifications and Design

The boat is credited with sinking three merchant ships (totaling over 14,000 GRT) and damaging the British corvette HMS Sunflower .

Equipped with 66 SMA mines, two stern torpedo tubes, and a 10.5 cm deck gun.

Eight aircraft (Avengers and Wildcats) coordinated a strike using depth charges and machine-gun fire.