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Patrol info for U-179

Date lookup for 17 Aug 1942


DepartureArrival / FateDuration
15 Aug 1942Kiel8 Oct 1942Lost55 days

Commander

Officers *


KrvKpt. Ernst Sobe

U-179's position on 17 Aug 1942

Ships hit by U-179 on this date

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