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WWII German U-boat Operational Performance Records
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Detailing the operational history of German submarines during the Second World War, this collection provides an extensive look at the naval engagements and fates of over a thousand vessels between 1935 and 1945. It tracks the combat effectiveness of each U-boat by recording the number and tonnage of merchant and warships sunk or damaged. Additionally, it highlights the leadership behind these missions and the specific classes of submarines deployed, offering a thorough perspective on maritime warfare and naval attrition during this era.
Columns
- Name: The official designation or name of the U-boat used to identify individual submarines.
- Year: The year the U-boat was commissioned or entered service, establishing a chronological timeline.
- Type: The design class or type of the submarine, indicating its operational role and specifications.
- Notable Commanders: Names of key leaders significant for understanding tactical decision-making and leadership.
- Warships_sunk_n_total_loss_No: The total count of enemy warships successfully destroyed by the submarine.
- Warships_sunk_n_total_loss_Tons-n-GRT: The total gross register tonnage of warships sunk, measuring physical impact.
- Warships_Damaged_No: The number of warships successfully attacked but not completely destroyed.
- Warships_Damaged_Tons-n-GRT: The total tonnage of warships affected by damage during engagements.
- Merchant_Ships_sunk_No: The total number of commercial vessels destroyed to disrupt supply chains.
- Merchant_Ships_sunk_GRT: The magnitude of commercial losses measured in shipping capacity.
Distribution
The information is delivered in a CSV file titled
uboats.csv with a total file size of 597.99 kB. It consists of 1,153 valid records across 26 distinct columns. The resource maintains a high usability score of 10.00 and is expected to undergo updates on an annual basis.Usage
This resource is ideal for conducting exploratory data analysis and historical data storytelling regarding maritime conflict. It can be utilised for survival analysis to study vessel longevity or to build machine learning models that predict mission outcomes based on vessel type and commander history. Additionally, it provides a practical foundation for practicing SQL database management and developing advanced data visualisations.
Coverage
The scope is global, encompassing the various maritime theatres of the Second World War where U-boats operated. Temporally, the records span the decade from 1935 to 1945, capturing the initial commissioning of the fleet through to the conclusion of the war. The data focuses exclusively on the operational history and performance metrics of German submarines and their impact on enemy naval and merchant shipping.
License
CC BY-SA 4.0
Who Can Use It
Military historians can leverage these records to assess the effectiveness of specific submarine classes across different phases of the war. Data science students can use the clean, multi-dimensional figures to practice pre-processing and statistical modelling techniques. Furthermore, academic researchers and educators can utilise the dataset to provide real-world historical context for lessons in data interpretation and reporting.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- WWII German U-boat Operational Performance Records
- Maritime Attrition and U-boat Fates (1935-1945)
- Submarine Combat Effectiveness and Tonnage Sunk Archive
- Historical U-boat Missions and Command Statistics
- Second World War Naval Engagement Registry
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