German submarine U-709

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German submarine U-709 was a Type VIIC U-boat of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine during World War II.
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Ordered 15 August 1940, she was laid down on 5 May 1941 and launched 14 April 1942. from 12 August 1942 till 2 December 1943 she was commanded by Oberleutnant Karl-Otto Weber, then captained by Oberleutnant Rudolf Ites from 3 December 1943 till 1 March 1944.

Patrol History
U-709 had 5 patrols, from 12 August till 1 March, in which time she sunk no ships. She was sunk while on patrol North of the Azores, by depth charges from the US destroyer escorts USS Thomas, USS Bostwick and USS Bronstein. Lost with all hands, 52 dead.