German submarine U-440
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German submarine U-440 was a Type VIIC U-boat built for Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine for service during World War II. She was laid down on 1 October 1940 by Schichau-Werke, Danzig as yard number 1491, launched on 8 November 1941 and commissioned on 24 January 1942 under Oberleutnant zur See Hans Geissler. On 20 May 1943, Geissler was replaced as commander by Oberleutnant zur See Werner Schwaff.
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Name | U-440 |
Ordered | 5 January 1940 |
Builder | Schichau-Werke, Danzig |
Yard number | 1491 |
Laid down | 1 October 1940 |
Launched | 8 November 1941 |
Commissioned | 24 January 1942 |
Fate | Sunk on 31 May 1943 in the North Atlantic in position 45°38′N 13°04′W, by depth charges from a RAF Sunderland. |
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Class and type | Type VIIC submarine |
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Draught | 4.74 m (15 ft 7 in) |
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Complement | 4 officers, 40–56 enlisted |
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Identification codes: | M 25 447 |
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Victories: | None |
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