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U-515 was a Type IXC U-boat of the German Kriegsmarine built for service
during World War II. She was commissioned in 1942 and sunk in 1944.
U-515 completed six operational patrols and sank 23 ships, badly damaged
two ships which later sank, and damaged two additional ships.The keel of
U-515 was laid down on 8 May 1941 at Deutsche Werft AG in Hamburg,
Germany, was launched on 2 December 1941, commissioned on 21 February
1942 under the command of Kptlt. Werner Henke, and attached to 4th
U-boat Flotillafor training. During training U-515 conducted listening
tests in early May, torpedo firing tests, and in early July tactical
exercises with other U-boats. U-515 served with the 4th Flotilla until
31 August 1942.
