German Submarine U-557
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| Construction started | January 6, 1940 |
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| Launched | December 22, 1940 |
| Draft | 4. 74 m |
| Beam | 6. 2 m |
| Builder | Blohm+Voss |
| Part of | Kriegsmarine |
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| ID | 2033507 |
About German Submarine U-557
U-557 was a Type VIIC U-boat built for Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine for service during World War II. She was laid down on 6 January 1940, launched on 22 December 1940 and commissioned on 13 February 1941. Oberleutnant zur See Ottokar Paulshen was in command throughout her career.