German submarine U-233
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German submarine U-233 was a Type XB U-boat of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine during World War II. She was laid down on 15 August 1941, launched on 8 May 1943 and commissioned on 22 September of the same year. U-233 was commanded throughout her career by Oberleutnant zur See Hans Steen.
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Name | U-233 |
Ordered | 7 December 1940 |
Builder | Germaniawerft, Kiel |
Yard number | 663 |
Laid down | 15 August 1941 |
Launched | 8 May 1943 |
Commissioned | 22 September 1943 |
Fate | Sunk 5 July 1944 |
General characteristics [1] | |
Class and type | Type X submarine minelayer |
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Height | 10.20 m (33 ft 6 in) |
Draught | 4.71 m (15 ft 5 in) |
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Test depth | Calculated crush depth: 220 m (720 ft) |
Complement | 5 officers, 47 enlisted |
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Service record[2] [3] | |
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Identification codes: | M 54 276 |
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Victories: | None |
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