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Patrol info for U-203

Date lookup for 17 Sep 1942


DepartureArrival / FateDuration
11 Sep 1942*at sea*18 Sep 1942Brest8 days

Commander

Officers *


Oblt. Hans Seidel

Patrol description
I.WO Hans Seidel took over command of U-203 after its commander Rolf Mützelburg died in an accident at sea.

U-203's position on 17 Sep 1942

Ships hit by U-203 on this date

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Men lost from U-boats

11 Sep 1942
The commander of U-203 (Kptlt. Rolf Mützelburg) died in a unique accident on this day. He had stopped the boat to allow the crew to swim in the sea, and as he dived from the conning tower, the boat moved and he hit the saddle tank, suffering serious injuries. He died the next day.

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