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

1,763 tons (surfaced) / 2,710 tons (submerged).

The Type XB was the largest class of German U-boats, designed primarily as ocean-going minelayers.

The German submarine was a Type XB minelaying U-boat of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine during World War II. It is most notable for its dramatic sinking and the subsequent rescue of its crew members in the central Atlantic. Technical Specifications and Design

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.

On June 12, 1943, U-118 was intercepted by Allied aircraft from the escort carrier USS Bogue in the central Atlantic.

The boat is credited with sinking three merchant ships (totaling over 14,000 GRT) and damaging the British corvette HMS Sunflower .

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