German submarine U-169 [SEP] manufacturer
German submarine U-169
German submarine "U-169" was a Type IXC/40 U-boat of Nazi Germany's "Kriegsmarine" built for service during World War II.
Her keel was laid down on 15 May 1941 by the "Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG" in Bremen as yard number 708. She was launched on 6 June 1942 and commissioned on 16 November with "Oberleutnant zur See" Hermann Bauer in command.
Design.
German Type IXC/40 submarines were slightly larger than the original Type IXCs. "U-169"
German submarine U-969
German submarine "U-969" was a Type VIIC U-boat built for Nazi Germany's "Kriegsmarine" for service during World War II.
She was laid down on 29 May 1942 by Blohm & Voss, Hamburg as yard number 169, launched on 11 February 1943 and commissioned on 24 March 1943 under "Leutnant zur See" Max Dobbert.
Design.
German Type VIIC submarines were preceded by the shorter Type VIIB submarines. "U-969" had a displacement of when at the surface and