Named after Otto von Bismarck who was German chancellor between 1871- 1890. |
Contruction Data
Laid down: |
Blohm & Voß Hamburg, 01.07.1936 |
Launched: |
14.02.1939 |
Commissioned: |
24.08.1940 |
Fate: |
sunk 27.05.1941 (North Atlantic) |
Costs: |
197 Mio Reichsmark |
Commanders
KzS Ernst Lindemann: |
24.08.1940 - 27.05.1941 |
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