German submarine U-81 (1941)
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For other ships with the same name, see German submarine U-81.
German submarine U-81 was a Type VIIC U-boat of the navy (Kriegsmarine) of Nazi Germany during World War II, famous for sinking the aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal.
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Name | U-81 |
Ordered | 25 January 1939 |
Builder | Bremer Vulkan, Bremen-Vegesack |
Yard number | 9 |
Laid down | 11 May 1940 |
Launched | 22 February 1941 |
Commissioned | 26 April 1941 |
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Class and type | Type VIIC U-boat |
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Draught | 4.74 m (15 ft 7 in) |
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Complement | 44 to 52 officers and ratings |
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Identification codes: | M 38 099 |
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