Patrol info for U-66
Date lookup for 7 Jul 1942
| Departure | Arrival / Fate | Duration | ||
| 23 Jun 1942 | Lorient | 29 Sep 1942 | Lost | 99 days |
Commander | Officers * |
![]() Kptlt. Friedrich Markworth |
1WO![]() Oblt. Karl-Hartwig Sieboid |
U-66's position on 7 Jul 1942
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Ships hit by U-66 on this date
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General Events during this patrol
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Attacks on U-66 during this patrol
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Mine-laying operations during this patrol
U-66 laid mines on the following dates during this patrol:
| Date | Start | End | Grid | Location | Mines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jul 1942 | 00h48 | 01h09 | ED 6913 | Port Castries, St. Lucia | 6 TMB |
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* These are officers that later became commanders themselves.



