German submarine U-191 [SEP] manufacturer
German submarine U-191
German submarine "U-191" was a Type IXC/40 U-boat of Nazi Germany's "Kriegsmarine" built for service during World War II.
She was ordered on 4 November 1940 from DeSchiMAG AG Weser Bremen, laid down on 2 November 1941, and launched on 3 July 1942. She was commissioned under "Kapitänleutnant" Helmut Fiehn on 20 October 1942 and underwent crew training and work-ups until 31 March 1943.
Design.
German Type IXC/40 submarines were slightly larger than the original Type
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