German submarine U-557 photograph

German Submarine U-557

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Construction startedJanuary 6, 1940
LaunchedDecember 22, 1940
Draft4. 74 m
Beam6. 2 m
Builder Blohm+Voss
Part of Kriegsmarine
Date of Reg.
Date of Upd.
ID2033507
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About German Submarine U-557


U-557 was a Type VIIC U-boat built for Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine for service during World War II. She was laid down on 6 January 1940, launched on 22 December 1940 and commissioned on 13 February 1941. Oberleutnant zur See Ottokar Paulshen was in command throughout her career.

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