German submarine U-629

German submarine U-629 was a Type VIIC U-boat built for Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine for service during World War II. She was laid down on 23 August 1941 by Blohm & Voss, Hamburg as yard number 605, launched on 12 May 1942 and commissioned on 2 July 1942 under Oberleutnant zur See Hans-Helmuth Bugs.

Service History
The boat's career began with training at 5th U-boat Flotilla on 2 July 1942, followed by active service on 1 December 1942 as part of the 11th Flotilla. After eleven months she transferred to 1st Flotilla and stayed for the remainder of her service.

In 11 patrols she sank no ships.

Wolfpacks
U-629 took part in three wolfpacks, namely
 * Nordwind (24–28 January 1943)
 * Nordwind (31 January - 2 February 1943)
 * Taifun (2–4 April 1943)
 * Coronel (4–8 December 1943)
 * Coronel 1 (8–14 December 1943)
 * Coronel 2 (14–17 December 1943)
 * Amrum (18–23 December 1943)

Fate
U-629 was sunk on 7 June 1944 in the English Channel in position 48.56667°N, -5.38333°W, by depth charges from a RAF Liberator of 53 Squadron. All hands were lost.