On 05 Jun , 18, 1609U166 (Wreck) USA / Louisiana / Dulac / World / USA / Louisiana / Dulac World / United States / Louisiana Second World War , place with historical importance, shipwreck, submarine Approximate location of U166She was a German Type IXC UBoat of World War IIShe was sunk on by the USS PC566She is at a depth of 5,000 ftMysteries, like the sinking of the German Uboat U166 off the coast of Louisiana, are centers of discovery The US Navy initially doubted that Capt Herbert G Claudius actually sank the enemy submarine, but later research revealed that he was, in fact, responsible for the act — making him a hero
Credit For Nazi U Boat Sunk In Gulf Finally Bestowed On Navy Commander
