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Den Seehund (tysk: "segl"), også kjent som Type XXVII, var en dvergubåt produsert av Nazi-Tyskland under andre verdenskrig. Designet i 1944 og operert av tomannsmannskaper, ble den brukt av Kriegsmarine (tysk marine) i løpet av krigens avsluttende måneder, senket ni handelsskip og skadet ytterligere tre, mens de mistet 35 båter, hovedsakelig tilskrevet dårlig vær. Den franske marinen brukte tre fangede båter etter krigen frem til 1953.

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Seehund is a German word that means seal in English. A seal is a type of marine mammal that lives partly on land and partly in the sea. There are many different species of seals, such as the harbor seal, the elephant seal, and the leopard seal. Seals have a thick layer of blubber to keep them warm in cold water, and they can dive deep and hold their breath for a long time. Seals are often hunted by humans for their fur, meat, and oil, but some species are protected by law. Seals are also known for their intelligence and curiosity, and they sometimes interact with divers and fishermen.
Seehund is also the name of a midget submarine built by Nazi Germany during World War II. It was designed to carry two crew members and two torpedoes. It was used for coastal attacks and reconnaissance missions, but it had many technical problems and was not very effective. Only 285 Seehund submarines were built, and many of them were sunk or captured by Allied forces.