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U796 · 04-13-09, 02:38 AM

U-573 (Type VIIC)

2 May, 1970. On 2 May 1970 the Spanish submarine S-01 (G-7 until June 15 1961), ex U-573, is decomissioned, being to that date the last World War U-boat in service

U-575 (Type VIIC)

Sunk 13 March, 1944 in the north Atlantic north of the Azores, in position 46.18N, 27.34W, by depth charges from the Canadian frigate HMCS Prince Rupert, the US destroyer USS Hobson, the US destroyer escort USS Haverfield, and by depth charges from a British Wellington and Fortress aircraft (Sqdn. 172/B and 206/R and 220/J) and Avenger aircraft of the US escort carrier USS Bogue. 18 dead and 37 survivors.

04-13-09, 02:38 AM	#235
U796 Weps Join Date: May 2008 Location: Saint-Denis (La Réunion) Posts: 372 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 0	My U-Boat Pictures U-573 (Type VIIC) 2 May, 1970. On 2 May 1970 the Spanish submarine S-01 (G-7 until June 15 1961), ex U-573, is decomissioned, being to that date the last World War U-boat in service U-575 (Type VIIC) Sunk 13 March, 1944 in the north Atlantic north of the Azores, in position 46.18N, 27.34W, by depth charges from the Canadian frigate HMCS Prince Rupert, the US destroyer USS Hobson, the US destroyer escort USS Haverfield, and by depth charges from a British Wellington and Fortress aircraft (Sqdn. 172/B and 206/R and 220/J) and Avenger aircraft of the US escort carrier USS Bogue. 18 dead and 37 survivors. __________________ A me suivre, tu passes !