U-177

Type IXD2

Service Data

In Service: 14 March 1942 to 6 February 1944

Production Data

Ordered: 28 May 1940
Builder: AG Weser, Bremen
Construction No: 1017
Laid down: 25 November 1940
Launched: 1 October 1941
Commissioned: 14 March 1942

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Class: Long Range U-boat

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History

Career

14 March 1942
The U-177 is commissioned.

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Position 48° 10N 16° 12, crew lost.

Commanders

Wilhelm Schulze
Takes command on 14 March 1942
Ends command on 23 March 1943


Robert Gysae
Takes command on 24 March 1942
Ends command on 16 October 1943


Heinz Buchholz
Takes command on 17 October 1943
Ends command on 6 February 1944

Gallery

Sources

German Warships, 1815-1945: U-boats and Mine Warfare Vessels.
ISBN-10: 155750301X

German U-boat Commanders of World War II.
ISBN-10: 1853673668

German U-boat Losses during World War II.
ISBN-10: 1557506418

For a complete list of sources