What happened to German U-boats that surrendered at the end of the Second World War?
Short answerSome went to Allied powers for study, others were sunk or scrapped, and a number became museum vessels.
NotesSurrendered U-boats had several different fates. Britain, the United States and the Soviet Union received boats, and some were taken apart for study. Others were sunk or scrapped. A number survived as museum vessels, with examples mentioned in France and Germany.