German submarine U-737

German submarine U-737 was a Type VIIC U-boat of the German Kriegsmarine built for service during World War II. Her keel was laid down on 14 February 1942 by F. Schichau of Danzig. She was commissioned on 30 January 1943 with Ltn. Wolfgang Poeschel in command.

Service history
The U Boat conducted 9 patrols The boat was attacked twice by aircraft while on active service. Once early in 1944, by a RAF British Liberator aircraft. She managed to damage the plane with anti-aircraft fire, which had to abort the attack and was forced to make a belly landing because of damage sustained. In later 1944, the U boat was attacked by a Russian plane, three crew were injured, before she dived.
 * 30 January 1943 to 30 June 1943 Flottilla (as part of training)
 * 1 July 1943 to 19 December 1944 Flottille (active service)

Fate
While on active duty under the command of Oblt. Friedrich-August Greus, U-737 sank at 0050hrs on 19 December 1944 in the Vestfjorden. She had collided with German depot ship, MRS 25. 31 crew died, with 20 survivors.