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| 18th U-boat Flotilla | |
|---|---|
| Active | January–March 1945 |
| Country |  Nazi Germany |
| Branch |  Kriegsmarine |
| Type | U-boat flotilla |
| Garrison/HQ | Hel, Poland |
| Engagements | World War II |
The18th U-boat Flotilla (German18. Unterseebootsflottille) was a short-lived unit ofNazi Germany'sKriegsmarine[1] duringWorld War II.
The flotilla was formed inHel, Poland, in January 1945 under the command ofKorvettenkapitän Rudolf Franzius. Officially a training flotilla (Ger.Ausbildungsflottille), the four U-boats were in combat in theBaltic Sea. It was disbanded in March 1945.[2]
Four U-boats were assigned to this flotilla during its service.