U-268 1943
Marker: recorded wreck position (Second World War).
Key facts
| Name | U-268 | Wikidata label |
|---|---|---|
| Year lost | 1943 | Wikidata P793 significant event, point-in-time qualifier |
| Era | Second World War | derived from year |
| Ship type | U-boat | Wikidata P31 instance of |
| Nationality / flag | Nazi Germany | Wikidata P8047 country of registry |
| Operator | Kriegsmarine | Wikidata P137 operator |
| Conflict | Battle of the Atlantic | Wikidata P607 conflict |
| Sea / ocean | Bay of Biscay | Natural Earth marine areas (public domain), point-in-polygon |
| Position | 47.0500, -5.9300 | Wikidata P793 significant event, coordinate qualifier (CC0) |
About the wreck
German submarine U-268 was a Type VIIC U-boat built for Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine for service during World War II.
Commissioned on 29 July 1942, she served with the 8th U-boat Flotilla for training and later served with the 1st U-boat Flotilla from 1 to 19 February 1943.
Location
- Recorded position: 47.0500, -5.9300 (Wikidata P793 significant event, coordinate qualifier (CC0); may be approximate)
- Sea / ocean: Bay of Biscay
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Wreck facts from Wikidata (CC0).
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