The Surrender of Germany’s U‑boat Fleet – 1918–1919
The Surrender of Germany’s U‑boat Fleet – 1918–1919 End of the First World War At the conclusion of the First World War , the Armistice signed on 11 November 1918 at Compiègne, France , required that Germany’s entire U‑boat fleet be surrendered to the Allied Powers , with no possibility of return to service. This marked the end of one of the most formidable naval campaigns in history, as the once‑feared submarines that had prowled the Atlantic and North Sea were handed over to Allied control. U-boats at Swansea Docks Coloured by AI U‑boats Surrendered and Broken Up at Swansea Several of these surrendered submarines were later brought to Swansea , where they were dismantled and scrapped during 1919 . The following list records the principal U‑boats surrendered, together with their construction details, operational history, and ultimate fate. List of U‑boats Scrapped at Swansea (1918–1919) U‑boat Shipyard Launched Commissioned Class / Type Patrols Ships Sunk (Tons) Ships Damaged (To...
