WWI U-boats

UB 143

Type UB III
ShipyardA.G. Weser, Bremen (Werk 309)
Ordered 27 Jun 1917
Laid down 27 Oct 1917
Launched 21 Aug 1918
Commissioned 3 Oct 1918
Commanders
3 Oct 1918 - 11 Nov 1918 Oblt. Hans Adalbert von der Lühe
Career No patrols
No flotilla information available
SuccessesNo successes
Fate 1 Dec 1918 - Surrendered to Japan. In japanese service as the O7 1920-21. Dismantled at Yokosuka Navy Yard by June 1921, since Feb 1924 used as a floating jetty at Yokosuka..

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