U-738 1944
Marker: recorded wreck position (Second World War).
Key facts
| Name | U-738 | Wikidata label |
|---|---|---|
| Year lost | 1944 | 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 | Baltic Sea | Natural Earth marine areas (public domain), point-in-polygon |
| Nearest coast | Poland | Natural Earth (public domain); approx. 2 km from land |
| Position | 54.5300, 18.6000 | Wikidata P793 significant event, coordinate qualifier (CC0) |
About the wreck
German submarine U-738 was a Type VIIC U-boat of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine built for service during World War II. Her keel was laid down on 25 February 1942 by Schichau-Werke of Danzig. She was commissioned on 20 February 1943 with Oberleutnant zur See Erich-Michael Hoffmann in command.
Location
- Recorded position: 54.5300, 18.6000 (Wikidata P793 significant event, coordinate qualifier (CC0); may be approximate)
- Sea / ocean: Baltic Sea
- Nearest coast: Poland
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Wreck facts from Wikidata (CC0).
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