U-66(wreck)

Cape Verde / Santo Antao / Ponta do Sol /
 Second World War 1939-1945, shipwreck, submarine

U-66 was a German Type IXC U-boat built during World War II.U-66 was one of the most successful boats, succeeding in sinking over 200,000 tons of allied shipping in 9 patrols, a career lasting more than three years.On May 6, 1944 she was sunk by gunfire from Avenger and Wildcat aircraft.with 24 dead and 36 survivors.
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Coordinates:   17°16'59"N   32°28'58"W
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