U-1105
German submarine U-1105, a Type VII-C/41 U-boat of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine, was built at the Nordseewerke Shipyard, Emden, Germany, and commissioned on 3 June 1944.
An ancient site, 2 mi southwest of Piney Point
Lexington Park is the nearest base
Lexington Park is 10 miles northeast, with 10 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Washington
Washington is about 59 miles northwest and Baltimore is about 80 miles north (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Typical highs and lows in Piney Point. Green months are the mild ones.
U-1105
German submarine U-1105, a Type VII-C/41 U-boat of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine, was built at the Nordseewerke Shipyard, Emden, Germany, and commissioned on 3 June 1944. Oberleutnant zur See Hans-Joachim Schwarz was given command. He would command U-1105 for the remainder of the war.
- Type
- Ancient site
- Run by
- Kriegsmarine · United States Navy · Royal Navy
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (2001)
- Wikipedia readers
- 7.3K a year
Where to stay near U-1105
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are California (15) and Lexington Park (10).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From U-1105 | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 12 mi north | 15 min | 15 14 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 13,136 | $347K | — |
| Lexington Park | 10 mi northeast | 15 min | 10 8 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 13,252 | $310K | — |
| St. George Island | 5 mi southeast | 5 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 campgrounds | 277 | $788K | — |
| Piney Point | 2 mi northeast | 5 min | 2 2 campgrounds | 1,274 | $337K | — |
| Solomons | 15 mi north | 20 min | 7 3 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 2,440 | $437K | — |
| Wildewood | 12 mi north | 20 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 lodges & cabins | 7,552 | $383K | — |
| Colonial Beach 21% vacation homes | 26 mi west | 40 min | 12 3 hotels · 3 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 4,151 | $268K | B− |
| Montross | 15 mi west | 20 min | 3 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 353 | $248K | — |
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Getting there
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White House: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To see his entire port, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Washington Monument: Oren Rozen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Arlington National Cemetery: Protoant, Public domain · United States Triumphal Arch: Hstoops, CC0 · Smithsonian Institution: Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer, Public domain · Lincoln Memorial: Aerial_view_of_Lincoln_Memorial_-_east_side.jpg: Carol M. Highsmith derivative w, Public domain · George Washington Birthplace National Monument: National Park Service Digital Image Archives, Public domain · Northwest Stadium: Maryland GovPics, CC BY 2.0
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Visiting U-1105
What town is U-1105 near?
Piney Point, MD, about 2 miles northeast.
When is the best time to visit U-1105?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 67–84°.
How far is U-1105 from Washington and Baltimore?
About 59 miles northwest of Washington and about 80 miles north of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to U-1105?
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), about 56 miles away.
Where should I stay near U-1105?
California (12 mi, 15 places to stay), Lexington Park (10 mi, 10 places to stay) and St. George Island (5 mi, 3 places to stay).
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