WWI U-boats
UC 61
| Type | UC II | ||||
| Shipyard | A.G. Weser, Bremen (Werk 259) | ||||
| Ordered | 12 Jan 1916 | ||||
| Laid down | 3 Apr 1916 | ||||
| Launched | 11 Nov 1916 | ||||
| Commissioned | 13 Dec 1916 | ||||
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| Career | 5 patrols | ||||
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| Successes | 11 ships sunk with a total of 13,821 tons. 2 ships damaged with a total of 3,476 tons. 1 warship sunk with a total of 7,578 tons. 1 warship damaged with a total of 570 tons. (View ships hit by UC 61) | ||||
| Fate | 26 Jul 1917 - Ran aground in heavy fog near Wissant (between Calais and Griz Nez) at 50°54’N, 1°40’E. Blown in two by the crew to prevent use by the Allies. 26 survivors (No casualties). | ||||