Patrol info for U-119
Date lookup for 29 Apr 1943
| Departure | Arrival / Fate | Duration | ||
| 25 Apr 1943 | Bordeaux | 24 Jun 1943 | Lost | 61 days |
Commander | Officers * |
 Kptlt. Horst-Tessen von Kameke |
U-119's position on 29 Apr 1943
Ships hit by U-119 on this date
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Attacks on U-119 during this patrol
29 Apr 1943
At 11.24 hours, the outbound boat was strafed and bombed by an Australian Sunderland flying boat (RAAF Sqdn 461/P). The boat was not damaged, but one man was killed by gunfire. [Bootsmaat Alfred Schmidt] (Sources: Rohwer/Ritschel)
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Mine-laying operations during this patrol
U-119 laid mines on the following dates during this patrol:
| Date | Start | End | Grid | Location | Mines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun 1943 | BB 7550 | Halifax | 66 SMA |
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* These are officers that later became commanders themselves.