U-399 1945
Marker: recorded wreck position (Second World War).
Key facts
| Name | U-399 | Wikidata label |
|---|---|---|
| Year lost | 1945 | 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 | English Channel | Natural Earth marine areas (public domain), point-in-polygon |
| Nearest coast | England | Natural Earth (public domain); approx. 15 km from land |
| Position | 49.9300, -5.3700 | Wikidata P793 significant event, coordinate qualifier (CC0) |
About the wreck
German submarine U-399 was a Type VIIC U-boat of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine during World War II.
She carried out one patrol. She sank one ship and caused another to be declared a total loss.
She was sunk in the English Channel on 26 March 1945.
Location
- Recorded position: 49.9300, -5.3700 (Wikidata P793 significant event, coordinate qualifier (CC0); may be approximate)
- Sea / ocean: English Channel
- Nearest coast: England
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Wreck facts from Wikidata (CC0).
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