U-243

Type

VIIC

 
Ordered10 Apr 1941
Laid down28 Oct 1942 F. Krupp Germaniawerft AG, Kiel (werk 677)
Launched2 Sep 1943
Commissioned2 Oct 1943Oblt. Hans Märtens
Commanders
2 Oct 1943 - 8 Jul 1944  Kptlt. Hans Märtens
Career
1 patrol
2 Oct 1943-31 May 1944  5. Flottille (training)
1 Jun 1944-8 Jul 1944  1. Flottille (front boat)
SuccessesNo ships sunk or damaged
Fate

Sunk 8 July, 1944 in the Bay of Biscay west of Nantes, France, in position 47.06N, 06.40W, by depth charges from an Australian Sunderland aircraft (RAAF Sqdn 10/H). 11 dead and 38 survivors.

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Schnorchel-fitted U-boat
This boat was fitted with a Schnorchel underwater-breathing apparatus in March 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-243 did not suffer any casualties (we know of) until the time of her loss.



U-Boat Operations of the Second World War - Vol 2

Wynn, Kenneth


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Books dealing with this subject include:

German U-Boat Losses During World War II. Niestle, Axel, 1998.
Hitler's U-boat War. Blair, Clay, 1996.
Hitler's U-boat War, Vol II. Blair, Clay, 1998.
Maritime Is Number Ten - The Sunderland Era 1939-45. Baff, K.C. (Flight Lieutenant), 1983.
U-Boat Operations of the Second World War - Vol 1. Wynn, Kenneth, 1998.
U-Boat Operations of the Second World War - Vol 2. Wynn, Kenneth, 1998.