SM U-61

SM U-61 was a German Type U 57 U-boat built for the Imperial German Navy during World War I. She was commissioned on July 26, 1916, and served in the First World War under the command of various captains, including Victor Dieckmann.

U-61 primarily operated in the Atlantic Ocean, targeting Allied shipping. She is credited with sinking several ships and damaging others during her service. Her targets included merchant vessels, armed merchant cruisers, and other warships.

The submarine was involved in several notable incidents, including attacks on convoy routes. Specific details regarding these engagements, such as dates and precise locations, are documented in historical naval records.

After the Armistice in November 1918, SM U-61 was surrendered to the Allied forces. She was subsequently scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean as part of the terms of the surrender, preventing her from being used again. Details surrounding the scuttling, including the date and location, are also available in historical records pertaining to the German U-boat fleet.