The Type VIIC U-boat U-447 - German U-boats of WWII (original) (raw)
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| Type | VIIC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ordered | 6 Aug 1940 | |
| Laid down | 1 Jul 1941 | F Schichau GmbH, Danzig (werk 1507) |
| Launched | 30 Apr 1942 | |
| Commissioned | 11 Jul 1942 | Oblt. Friedrich-Wilhelm Bothe |
| Commanders | 11 Jul 1942 - 7 May 1943 Kptlt. Friedrich Bothe | |
| Career2 patrols | ||
| Successes | No ships sunk or damaged | |
| Fate | Sunk on 7 May 1943 in the North Atlantic west of Gibraltar, in position 35.30N, 11.55W, by depth charges from two British Hudson aircraft (233 Sqn RAF/X & I). 48 dead (all hands lost). | |
| Loss position |
Wolfpack operations
U-447 operated with the following Wolfpacks during its career:
Neuland (4 Mar 1943 - 6 Mar 1943)
Ostmark (6 Mar 1943 - 11 Mar 1943)
Drossel (29 Apr 1943 - 7 May 1943)
Men lost from U-boats
Unlike many other U-boats, which during their service lost men due to accidents and various other causes, U-447 did not suffer any casualties (we know of) until the time of her loss.
U-boat Emblems
We have 1 emblem entry for this boat. See the emblem page for this boat or view emblems individually below.
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