German submarine U-666
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German submarine U-666 was a Type VIIC U-boat built for Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine for service during World War II. She was laid down on 16 September 1941 by Deutsche Werft, Hamburg as yard number 815, launched on 18 July 1942 and commissioned on 26 August 1942 under Kapitänleutnant Herbert Engel. Oberleutnant zur See Ernst Wilberg took over command on 10 December 1943.
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Name | U-666 |
Ordered | 15 August 1940 |
Builder | Deutsche Werft, Hamburg |
Yard number | 815 |
Laid down | 16 September 1941 |
Launched | 18 July 1942 |
Commissioned | 26 August 1942 |
Fate | Sunk on 10 February 1944 |
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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 51 377 |
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