This article is the 1180 original article of "Burning Island Group", author: ME410.
Author profile: ME410, Nanjing, Jiangsu, mainly writes the history of modern war.In 2008, the article "The Battleship" magazine was published in the "Japanese Navy Afghanistan" in 2008.Since then, more than 50 articles have been published so far.
The full text total 3474 words, with 4 pictures, read for 12 minutes, first appeared on February 24, 2024.
German submarine U573 is a standard VIIC submarine.The boat started on June 8, 1940 at the Bromfos Shipyard, located in Hamburg.After 10 months of intense construction, the water was launched on April 17, 1941, and then in less than two months, it was announced on June 5th.
Under the command of Captain Heinrich Hein Sinne, U573 boat first launching two and a half months of training in the Baltic Sea, and then announced on September 1st to be announced on September 1stRealize the standard of battle.After two weeks of preparation, the boat sailed from Kiri on September 15th, first arrived in the North Sea, and then arrived at the North Atlantic Theater via the waterway between the Faro Islands and Iceland to start a battle patrol.After the patrol was accepted, U573 turned around and drove to the Bay Bay, arrived at Sannazel Port on November 15th, and joined the third detachment here.
Although the first battle patrols both hands and empty, nothing is found.However, the submarine command seemed to have a good impression on the status of the boat and the quality of the officers and soldiers, and decided to adjust it to the more sinister Mediterranean battlefield.On December 11, 1941, the U573 boat sailed from Sannazel, preparing to cross the Gibraltar Strait and head to Port Port, Italy.It is this Mediterranean journey that made U573 capture its first prey.It was the 5300 -ton Norwegian merchant ship "Heron".
In the Mediterranean, the first combat patrol of U573 still lacks luck.But when the boat will go to sea again on April 19, the boat will usher in the ultimate test.According to intelligence, the purpose of Hain Son knew that the purpose of this trip was to intercept the Allied transport fleet to Malta via Gibraltar.The most valuable prey is the American aircraft carrier "Hornet".The ship is equipped with a batch of fire jet fighters to be sent to Malta.
In order to not miss the goal as possible, Hain Torne brought his submarine to a relatively narrow sea area east of Gibraltar, which is close to the northwest coast of Algeria.However, at 3:56 pm on May 1st, he was discovered by a British -based pantage aircraft that took off from the Gibralta base.It was a "Hudson" bomber from the Royal Air Force 233 Squadron.The pilot Brent discovered the target from a patrol of about 600 meters, and then rushed straight.Because of course, Shanghais Shanghai also found that the danger was approaching, so he dived urgently.
However, it is too late."Hudson" dropped three 250 -pound deep -water bombs at a height of 10 meters from the sea.At this time, the deck of U573 was not underwater.But the command tower was still exposed to the water.Observation shows that at least two deep water bombs fell behind the on -site of the command tower.The violent explosion will shock the water on the water.
Although the explosion does not prevent the dive from the U573 boat.However, a piece of oil on the surface of the sea showed that the boat had been created."Hudson" hovering over the sea and hovering over the sea, waiting for the result.Sure enough, a few minutes later, the submarine reappeared.Obviously, due to water inside the boat.The longitudinal balance of the boat has been destroyed.So that the process of surfaced was not smooth.
Hein Son took a lot of energy to stabilize his submarine.But it is clear that the enemy still hovers above his head and can launch an attack again at any time, thus asking for his life.He has no choice.As a result, a group of German sailors ran on the submarine deck and lifted their hands desperately, which successfully prevented the "Hudson" machine gun firing operations.But now it is the turn of the British.The fuel of "Hudson" is no longer enough, and it must be returned at 4:20.So how should we look at this captive?
Hyin Son obviously also realized this problem.He knew that "Hudson" must have notified the headquarters that he surrendered.At this moment, the warship of the Royal Navy must come.But seeing "Hudson" returned, there was a valuable opportunity window in my hand.Its not far from the Spanish coast.Taking advantage of the stalls that are absent, it is possible to escape to this neutral country.
Of course, this requires the minimum maintenance of the damaged submarine.At present, all diesel engines and electric engines are damaged.The battery pack was also destroyed.The laid -side pressure larvae and the ductive shell of the boat are leaked.Radio communication was also interrupted quickly.Hain Sinnene only had time to report to his superiors.The latters subsequent callback can no longer be received.With common sense, comrades will definitely receive orders and come to help themselves.But the enemy is not stupid, and he must be here.So the key is to rely on yourself.
In any case, Hainin Sinne has made the worst preparation and blown the submarine in person.But then, the submarine engineer successfully restored an electric engine.It was the only driving force that U573 submarine staggered to Qatar in Spain at 11.36 in the morning of May 2.
According to international law, the warships of the Warring States can stay at the neutral country port for 24 hours due to bad weather or reasons that need to be repaired.If it is still unable to leave Hong Kong before the last period, neutralization will be detained by the warship.
Figure 3. U573 boat that is being repaired in Spain
But this time, Franco was extremely generous and gave the U573 three -month residence period to help the boat repair.This move naturally attracted a strong protest of British foreign traffic officials in Madrid.But Franco was unmoved.The problem is that even if it is given a three -month period, if you want to repair the U573 boat in Spain, it is still regarded as a difficult task.On May 19th, Heinzer flew from Madrid to Berlin to discuss maintenance issues with his superiors.But it is obvious that this problem cannot be solved.
In the end, the Germans simply decided to sell the submarine to the Spanish at a price of 1.5 million Mike.Of course, this price only includes the submarine itself and does not involve weapons on the boat.On August 2, 1942, one day before the three -month stay period expired, the Spanish Navy officially took over the U573 submarine and renamed it G7.
The story of the submarine of U573 is like a binding book in the previous two stories.The first half of it is highly similar to the Sister boat U570 9 months ago, and surrendered in front of anti -submarine planes.However, the more luck of U573 is that the anti -submarine aircraft that capture it cannot continue to monitor, thereby giving themselves a chance to slip.The second half of the story is similar to the "Earl Earl" in the early days of the war. After the injury, he successfully hid in a neutral port.The difference is that after all, Spain in Europe is where Germany reached out, so it can make greater influence, so that U573 does not need to end the "Earl Spear".
For the Spanish, the U573 boat was the most advanced submarine they could get at the time, so he was willing to take over.In particular, the reason why the U573 is named G7 is because the G1 to G6 boat in front is the VII submarine produced in Spain in accordance with the license.Of course, due to a series of factors, the six submarines actually started only one, and it was not completed.Therefore, the maintenance of G7 has to continue.The Spaniards clearly underestimated the degree of difficulty.Near the end of the war, as the pressure of the Germans increased day by day, it was difficult for maintenance technicians and spare parts to obtain from Germany.The U573 boat will not be renovated until 1947 and re -go to sea.Subsequently, it will serve in the Spanish Navy until 1970.
On the other hand, although Hyin Torne lost a submarine.But the boatman did not have any casualties.All safely returned to Germany.But this means that they have to fight again.Hainsnes himself was killed in the battle as commander of the U438 boat in May 1943.The submarine was also sunk.
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