U-47

Type VIIB

Service Data

In Service: 17 December 1938 to 7 March 1941

Production Data

Ordered: 21 November 1936
Builder: Germaniawerft AG, Kiel
Construction No: 582
Laid down: 27 February 1937
Launched: 29 October 1938
Commissioned: 17 December 1938

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Class: Atlantic U-boat

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History

Career

17 December 1938
The U-47 is commissioned.

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7 March 1941
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Position 48° 10N 16° 12, crew lost.

Commanders

Günther Prien
Takes command on 17 December 1938
Ends command on 7 March 1941

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