SM U-75

Type UE I submarines were preceded by the longer Type U 66 submarines. U-75 had a displacement of 755 t when at the surface and 832 t while submerged. She had a total length of 56.80 m, a pressure hull length of 46.66 m, a beam of 5.90 m, a height of 8.25 m, and a draught of 4.86 m. The submarine was powered by two 900 PS engines for use while surfaced, and two 800 PS engines for use while submerged. She had two propeller shafts. She was capable of operating at depths of up to 50 m. The submarine had a maximum surface speed of 9.9 kn and a maximum submerged speed of 7.9 kn. When submerged, she could operate for 83 nmi at 4 kn; when surfaced, she could travel 7880 nmi at 7 kn. U-75 was…