German submarine U-47 photograph

German Submarine U-47

Use attributes for filter !
Construction startedFebruary 27, 1937
LaunchedOctober 29, 1938
Length66 m
Yard number582
Complement enlisted
Identification codesM 18 837
Date of Reg.
Date of Upd.
ID2082481
Send edit request

About German Submarine U-47


German submarine U-47 was a Type VIIB U-boat of Nazi Germany's navy during World War II. She was laid down on 25 February 1937 at Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft in Kiel as yard number 582 and went into service on 17 December 1938 under the command of Günther Prien.

German submarine U-47 Photos

Next Profile ❯