How did real-life U-boat captains work?

[Aktungbby]

Originally Posted by somedude88

What was the most damage a u-boat as ever taken and survived? I tried googling it but it only showed me images of some pretty ****ed up U-boats and the story of u-505. Theoretically, what could it survive? Could it survive with one completely flooded non-essential (so NOT the control room or the engine room) compartment? Could it remain submerged with such damage or would it require prolonged surface time?

Also, U-505 was severely damaged by a 250kg bomb from an airplane, what was the most damage a U-boat took and survived, by depth charge/underwater munitions?

Thanks for all those that have replied and will reply so far!

http://amp.rokket.biz/docs/u505_modifications_colours_insignia.pdf pg. 5 (photo): that's awful battle damage! It was assessed as the most damaged boat to ever return for repairs. Rommel himself came to see the damage.

[somedude88]

Originally Posted by Aktungbby

http://amp.rokket.biz/docs/u505_modifications_colours_insignia.pdf pg. 5 (photo): that's awful battle damage! It was assessed as the most damaged boat to ever return for repairs. Rommel himself came to see the damage.

Holy ****! They fired a torpedo and it circled around and hit the sub it was fired from? How often did this happen?!