Proper noun
Hepp (plural Hepps)
A surname.
She was laid down on 21 April 1942, by Germaniawerft of Kiel as yard number 668, launched on 7 January 1943 and commissioned on 20 February, with Oberleutnant zur See Horst Hepp in command. Source: Internet
Hepp commanded her for her entire career, receiving promotion to Kapitänleutnant in the process. Source: Internet