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The German Type IXC/40 submarine U-1228 surrenders at Portsmouth, New Hampshire (USA) on 17 May 1945. In August 1945, U-1228 was awarded to the United States and after being tested, she was sunk by the U.S. Navy submarine USS Sirago (SS-485) on 5 February 1946 in position 42°32′N 69°37′W.

The U.S. Coast Guard cutter USCGC Dione (WPC-107) is escorting U-1228.
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