U-746 1945
Marker: recorded wreck position (Second World War).
Key facts
| Name | U-746 | 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 |
| Cause of loss | Scuttled | Wikidata P793 significant event: scuttling |
| Nationality / flag | Kingdom of Italy, Nazi Germany | Wikidata P8047 country of registry |
| Operator | Kriegsmarine, Italian Navy | Wikidata P137 operator |
| Conflict | Battle of the Atlantic | Wikidata P607 conflict |
| Nearest coast | Germany | Natural Earth (public domain); approx. 5 km from land |
| Position | 54.8000, 9.8200 | Wikidata P793 significant event, coordinate qualifier (CC0) |
About the wreck
German submarine U-746 was a Type VIIC U-boat of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine built for service during World War II. Her keel was laid down on 15 July 1942 by Schichau-Werke of Danzig. She was commissioned on 4 July 1943 with Tenente di vascello Augusto Biagini in command.
Location
- Recorded position: 54.8000, 9.8200 (Wikidata P793 significant event, coordinate qualifier (CC0); may be approximate)
- Nearest coast: Germany
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Wreck facts from Wikidata (CC0).
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