German submarine U-281 was a Type VIIC U-boat of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine during World War II.
The submarine was laid down on 7 May 1942 at the Bremer Vulkan yard at Bremen-Vegesack as yard number 46. Wikipedia
Builder: Bremer Vulkan
Launched: January 16, 1943
Draft: 15.55′
Length: 220′
Beam: 20.34′
Construction started: May 7, 1942