U-81 was a Type VIIC U-boat of the Kriegsmarine of Nazi Germany during World War II, famous for sinking the British aircraft carrier Ark Royal.
She was ordered on 25 January 1939 and laid down on 11 May 1940 at Bremer Vulkan, Bremen-Vegesack, becoming yard number 9. She was launched on 22 February 1941 and commissioned under her first commander, Oberleutnant zur See (Oblt.z.S.) Friedrich Guggenberger, on 26 April of that year. Guggenberger commanded her for her work-ups with the 1st U-boat Flotilla between 26 April and 31 July 1941. She then became a front (operational) boat of the 1st U-boat Flotilla, and set out on a number of training patrols.
Appearance[]
She has a short, light-pink hair. She also has a "U-81" tattoo at her leg.