U-672
Type | VIIC | |||
| Ordered | 20 Jan, 1941 | |||
| Laid down | 24 Dec, 1941 | Howaldtswerke, Hamburg (werk 821) | ||
| Launched | 27 Feb, 1943 | |||
| Commissioned | 6 Apr, 1943 | Oblt. Ulf Lawaetz | ||
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| Career | 4 patrols | 6 Apr, 1943 - 30 Sep, 1943 5. Flottille (training) 1 Oct, 1943 - 18 Jul, 1944 6. Flottille (front boat) | ||
| Successes | No ships sunk or damaged | |||
| Fate | Sunk 18 July 1944, in the English Channel north of Guernsey, in position 50.03N, 02.30W, by depth charges from the British frigate HMS Balfour. 52 survivors (No casualties). | |||
Attacks on this boat
24 Apr, 1944
The attack on 24 April, 1944 southwest of Ireland, in position 50.36N, 18.36W,
by depth charges from a Canadian Sunderland aircraft (Sqdn. 423/A) formerly credited with sinking the U-311 was in fact against U-672 inflicting severe damages. (Sources: 1986-04-01, FDS/NHB)
13 Jul, 1944
While cruising submerged an unknown Allied aircraft attacked the boat with 4 depth charges causing no damages. (Sources: Blair, vol 2, page 603)
2 recorded attacks on this boat.
Schnorchel-fitted U-boat
This boat was fitted with a Schnorchel underwater-breathing apparatus in June 1944. Read more about the Schnorchel and see list of fitted boats.
Men lost from U-boats
Unlike many other U-boats, which during their service lost men due to accidents and various other causes, U-672 did not suffer any casualties (we know of) until the time of her loss.
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