German submarine U-543
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| Nazi Germany | |
| Name | U-543 |
| Ordered | 5 June 1941 |
| Builder | Deutsche Werft, Hamburg |
| Yard number | 364 |
| Laid down | 3 July 1942 |
| Launched | 3 February 1943 |
| Commissioned | 21 April 1943 |
| Fate | Sunk on 2 July 1944 southwest of Tenerife by an American aircraft |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & type | Type IXC/40 submarine |
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| Height | 9.60 m (31 ft 6 in) |
| Draught | 4.67 m (15 ft 4 in) |
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| Test depth | 230 m (750 ft) |
| Complement | 4 officers, 44 enlisted |
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| Identification codes: | M 37 084 |
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| Victories: | None |
German submarine U-543 was a Type IXC U-boat of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine during World War II.
She was laid down at the Deutsche Werft (yard) in Hamburg as yard number 364 on 3 July 1942, launched on 3 February and commissioned on 21 April with Kapitänleutnant Hans-Jürgen Hellriegel in command.
U-543 began her service career with training as part of the 4th U-boat Flotilla from 21 April 1943. She was reassigned to the 10th flotilla for operations on 1 November.
She carried out two patrols, but did not sink any ships. She was a member of three wolfpacks.
She was sunk on 2 July 1944 southwest of Tenerife by a Grumman TBM Avenger piloted by Ensign Frederick L. Moore, which flew off of American escort carrier USS Wake Island.