SM U-1

The SM U-1 submarine measures 42.39 meters in length and stands as a full-scale exhibition inside the navigation section of Deutsches Museum.

Built in 1906 at Germaniawerft shipyard in Kiel, this vessel marked the beginning of German submarine development for the Imperial German Navy.

This submarine reflects German naval engineering advancement, designed by Spanish engineer Raimundo Lorenzo de Equevilley Montjustin for coastal operations.

Visitors can examine the submarine's internal mechanisms through specific sections of the hull that were removed for educational purposes.

The vessel incorporated Körting Hannover AG paraffin-kerosene engines instead of gasoline motors, establishing new safety standards for submarine propulsion.

Location: Munich

Inception: December 1906

Length: 42.39 m

GPS coordinates: 48.11670,11.58330

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:51