Uboat-b118

A direct hit with a depth charge caused the boat to explode and break in two. The sinking was famously captured in high-quality combat footage and photographs by the US Navy.

Eight aircraft (Avengers and Wildcats) coordinated a strike using depth charges and machine-gun fire. uboat-b118

Of the crew, 16 men survived the initial explosion and were rescued by the escorting destroyer USS Osmond Ingram . They were subsequently taken as prisoners of war. Historical Significance A direct hit with a depth charge caused

U-118 remains a primary example used by naval historians to illustrate the effectiveness of Allied "Hunter-Killer" groups. The combination of carrier-based aviation and surface escorts fundamentally shifted the Battle of the Atlantic, making large, slow minelayers like the Type XB extremely vulnerable. Of the crew, 16 men survived the initial

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

Two diesel engines and two electric motors, allowing for a surfaced speed of roughly 17 knots. Operational History