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U-749 1945

Marker: recorded wreck position (Second World War).

Key facts

NameU-749Wikidata label
Year lost1945Wikidata P793 significant event, point-in-time qualifier
EraSecond World Warderived from year
Ship typeU-boatWikidata P31 instance of
Nationality / flagKingdom of Italy, Nazi GermanyWikidata P8047 country of registry
OperatorKriegsmarine, Italian NavyWikidata P137 operator
ConflictBattle of the AtlanticWikidata P607 conflict
Nearest coastGermanyNatural Earth (public domain)
Position54.3200, 10.1500Wikidata P793 significant event, coordinate qualifier (CC0)

About the wreck

German submarine U-749 was a Type VIIC U-boat of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine built for service during World War II. Her keel was laid down on 28 September 1942 by Schichau-Werke of Danzig. She was commissioned on 14 August 1943 with Tenente di vascello Alberto Longhi in command.

Location

  • Recorded position: 54.3200, 10.1500 (Wikidata P793 significant event, coordinate qualifier (CC0); may be approximate)
  • Nearest coast: Germany

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