U-99
Sunk
| Type | Submarine |
|---|---|
| Class | Type VIIB |
| War | Second World War |
Under Otto Kretschmer, the highest-scoring U-boat commander of the war, she sank more than 40 ships. Depth-charged by the destroyer Walker on 17 March 1941; Kretschmer and most of the crew were captured.
Career
Convoy SC 7
Survived
16–19 October 1940
Otto Kretschmer; sank the most ships
Convoy HX 112
Sunk
15–17 March 1941
Otto Kretschmer; sank five ships, then was scuttled and he was captured