SM UC-24[Note 1] was a German Type UC IIminelayingsubmarine or U-boat in the German Imperial Navy (German: Kaiserliche Marine) during World War I. The U-boat was ordered on 29 August 1915 and was launched on 4 March 1916. She was commissioned into the German Imperial Navy on 15 August 1916 as SM UC-24. In four patrols UC-24 was credited with sinking 4 ships, either by torpedo or by mines laid. UC-24 was torpedoed and sunk by French submarine Circé off Molunat, today's Croatia on 24 May 1917.[1] The wreck was found in late 2019 at a depth of 85m, 2 nautical miles from the mainland (Molunat, Dubrovnik, today's Croatia).
Like all pre-UC-25German Type UC II submarines, UC-24 had a displacement of 417 tonnes (410 long tons) when at the surface and 493 tonnes (485 long tons) while submerged. She had a length overall of 49.35 m (161 ft 11 in), a beam of 5.22 m (17 ft 2 in), and a draught of 3.65 m (12 ft). The submarine was powered by two six-cylinder four-stroke diesel engines each producing 250 metric horsepower (180 kW; 250 shp) (a total of 500 metric horsepower (370 kW; 490 shp)), two electric motors producing 460 metric horsepower (340 kW; 450 shp), and two propeller shafts. She had a dive time of 35 seconds and was capable of operating at a depth of 50 metres (160 ft).[3]
The submarine had a maximum surface speed of 11.6 knots (21.5 km/h; 13.3 mph) and a submerged speed of 7 knots (13 km/h; 8.1 mph). When submerged, she could operate for 55 nautical miles (102 km; 63 mi) at 4 knots (7.4 km/h; 4.6 mph); when surfaced, she could travel 9,430 nautical miles (17,460 km; 10,850 mi) at 7 knots (13 km/h; 8.1 mph). UC-24 was fitted with six 100 centimetres (39 in) mine tubes, eighteen UC 200 mines, three 50 centimetres (20 in) torpedo tubes (one on the stern and two on the bow), seven torpedoes, and one 8.8 cm (3.5 in) Uk L/30deck gun. Her complement was twenty-six crew members.[3]
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Bendert, Harald (2001). Die UC-Boote der Kaiserlichen Marine 1914-1918. Minenkrieg mit U-Booten (in German). Hamburg, Berlin, Bonn: Mittler. ISBN3-8132-0758-7.
Gröner, Erich; Jung, Dieter; Maass, Martin (1991). U-boats and Mine Warfare Vessels. German Warships 1815–1945. Vol. 2. Translated by Thomas, Keith; Magowan, Rachel. London: Conway Maritime Press. ISBN0-85177-593-4.
Tarrant, V. E. (1989). The U-Boat Offensive: 1914–1945. Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press. ISBN978-0-87021-764-7. OCLC 20338385.
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For other ships with the same name see German submarine U 24 SM UC 24 Note 1 was a German Type UC II minelaying submarine or U boat in the German Imperial Navy German Kaiserliche Marine during World War I The U boat was ordered on 29 August 1915 and was launched on 4 March 1916 She was commissioned into the German Imperial Navy on 15 August 1916 as SM UC 24 In four patrols UC 24 was credited with sinking 4 ships either by torpedo or by mines laid UC 24 was torpedoed and sunk by French submarine Circe off Molunat today s Croatia on 24 May 1917 1 The wreck was found in late 2019 at a depth of 85m 2 nautical miles from the mainland Molunat Dubrovnik today s Croatia HistoryGerman EmpireNameUC 24Ordered29 August 1915 1 BuilderBlohm amp Voss Hamburg 2 Yard number274 1 Launched4 March 1916 1 Commissioned15 August 1916 1 FateTorpedoed and sunk by French submarine Circe on 24 May 1917 1 General characteristics 3 Class and typeGerman Type UC II submarineDisplacement417 t 410 long tons surfaced 493 t 485 long tons submergedLength49 35 m 161 ft 11 in o a 39 30 m 128 ft 11 in pressure hullBeam5 22 m 17 ft 2 in o a 3 65 m 12 ft pressure hullDraught3 68 m 12 ft 1 in Propulsion2 propeller shafts 2 6 cylinder 4 stroke diesel engines 500 PS 370 kW 490 bhp 2 electric motors 460 PS 340 kW 450 shp Speed11 6 knots 21 5 km h 13 3 mph surfaced 7 0 knots 13 0 km h 8 1 mph submergedRange9 430 nmi 17 460 km 10 850 mi at 7 knots 13 km h 8 1 mph surfaced 55 nmi 102 km 63 mi at 4 knots 7 4 km h 4 6 mph submergedTest depth50 m 160 ft Complement26Armament6 100 cm 39 4 in mine tubes 18 UC 200 mines 3 50 cm 19 7 in torpedo tubes 2 bow external one stern 7 torpedoes 1 8 8 cm 3 5 in Uk L 30 deck gunNotes35 second diving timeService recordPart of I Flotilla 13 November 1916 21 February 1917 Pola Flotilla 21 February 24 May 1917Commanders Kptlt Kurt Willich 4 17 August 1916 24 May 1917Operations 4 patrolsVictories 4 merchant ships sunk 9 815 GRT Contents 1 Design 2 Summary of raiding history 3 References 3 1 Notes 3 2 Citations 3 3 BibliographyDesign editLike all pre UC 25 German Type UC II submarines UC 24 had a displacement of 417 tonnes 410 long tons when at the surface and 493 tonnes 485 long tons while submerged She had a length overall of 49 35 m 161 ft 11 in a beam of 5 22 m 17 ft 2 in and a draught of 3 65 m 12 ft The submarine was powered by two six cylinder four stroke diesel engines each producing 250 metric horsepower 180 kW 250 shp a total of 500 metric horsepower 370 kW 490 shp two electric motors producing 460 metric horsepower 340 kW 450 shp and two propeller shafts She had a dive time of 35 seconds and was capable of operating at a depth of 50 metres 160 ft 3 The submarine had a maximum surface speed of 11 6 knots 21 5 km h 13 3 mph and a submerged speed of 7 knots 13 km h 8 1 mph When submerged she could operate for 55 nautical miles 102 km 63 mi at 4 knots 7 4 km h 4 6 mph when surfaced she could travel 9 430 nautical miles 17 460 km 10 850 mi at 7 knots 13 km h 8 1 mph UC 24 was fitted with six 100 centimetres 39 in mine tubes eighteen UC 200 mines three 50 centimetres 20 in torpedo tubes one on the stern and two on the bow seven torpedoes and one 8 8 cm 3 5 in Uk L 30 deck gun Her complement was twenty six crew members 3 Summary of raiding history editDate Name Nationality Tonnage Note 2 Fate 5 4 February 1917 Solbakken nbsp Norway 2 616 Sunk6 February 1917 Ellavore nbsp Norway 2 733 Sunk6 February 1917 Havgard nbsp Norway 1 279 Sunk11 July 1917 Siracusa nbsp Kingdom of Italy 3 187 SunkReferences editNotes edit SM stands for Seiner Majestat English His Majesty s and combined with the U for Unterseeboot would be translated as His Majesty s Submarine Tonnages are in gross register tons Citations edit a b c d e f Helgason Gudmundur WWI U boats UC 24 German and Austrian U boats of World War I Kaiserliche Marine Uboat net Retrieved 22 February 2009 Tarrant p 173 a b c Groner 1991 pp 31 32 Helgason Gudmundur WWI U boat commanders Kurt Willich German and Austrian U boats of World War I Kaiserliche Marine Uboat net Retrieved 15 February 2015 Helgason Gudmundur Ships hit by UC 24 German and Austrian U boats of World War I Kaiserliche Marine Uboat net Retrieved 15 February 2015 Bibliography edit Bendert Harald 2001 Die UC Boote der Kaiserlichen Marine 1914 1918 Minenkrieg mit U Booten in German Hamburg Berlin Bonn Mittler ISBN 3 8132 0758 7 Groner Erich Jung Dieter Maass Martin 1991 U boats and Mine Warfare Vessels German Warships 1815 1945 Vol 2 Translated by Thomas Keith Magowan Rachel London Conway Maritime Press ISBN 0 85177 593 4 Gardiner Robert Gray Randal eds 1985 Conway s All the World s Fighting Ships 1906 1921 Annapolis Maryland Naval Institute Press ISBN 978 0 87021 907 8 OCLC 12119866 Tarrant V E 1989 The U Boat Offensive 1914 1945 Annapolis Maryland Naval Institute Press ISBN 978 0 87021 764 7 OCLC 20338385 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title SM UC 24 amp oldid 1172009750, wikipedia, 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