Soviet submarine K-56 was a K-class submarine of the Soviet Navy during World War II operating with the Baltic Fleet. Entered in service after the German invasion, she saw active service late during the war. Additionally, K-56 torpedoed and damaged the German merchant Baltenland (3038 GRT) off Poland on 26 December 1944.

In early 1939, with the risk of war with Nazi Germany increasing, it was clear to the Royal Navy that it needed more escort ships to counter the threat from Kriegsmarine U-boats. One particular concern was the need to protect shipping off the east coast of Britain.

Dec 4, 2017 · K1, K2, K3, K22 and K23 were sunk during the fighting of World War 2 while K51, K52, K53, K54, K55 and K56 were caught during the siege of Leningrad (1941-1944) and not finished until after the war concluded.

K-56 fires four torpedoed against the German auxiliary submarine chaser UJ 1201 31 nautical miles north-west of the Stilo lighthouse in position 55°08'N, 17°01'E. The torpedoes however miss their target.

Soviet submarine K-56 may refer to one of the following submarines of the Soviet Navy: . Soviet submarine K-56 (1940), a K-class submarine; completed after World War II; sunk in nuclear tests in 1957 Soviet submarine K-56 (1965), an Echo II-class (or Project 675) nuclear submarine; collided with merchant ship in June 1973, killing 27 men aboard

All ships were built by Marti Yard / Ordzhinikidze Yard, Leningrad. A total of twelve boats were built in the Baltic for the Soviet Northern Fleet. K1 to K23 were transferred prior to the German Invasion. K51 to K56 were trapped in Leningrad during the Blockade and were completed after the war and transferred to the Arctic.

Soviet submarine K-56 was a K-class submarine of the Soviet Navy during World War II operating with the Baltic Fleet.

At 0154 hours on 10 March 1944 the German submarine U-575 attacked convoy SL-150, which was combined with convoy MKS-41 and sank HMS Asphodel (T/Lt. Michael Albert Halliday, RNZNR) with a Gnat torpedo in position 45º24'N, 18º09'W. Only five survivors out of a crew of 97 were picked up by the British corvette HMS Clover.

K-56 was a Project 675 nuclear submarine of the Soviet Navy.

Two button hole ribbons with 1939 Nazi eagle swastika insignia metal badge. Marked, K 56, and stamped, inside. Second World War Historical Collectables And Memorabilia, Military Uniforms and Accessories, Insignia, Pins and Badges.