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Patrol info for U-225

Date lookup for 28 Dec 1942


DepartureArrival / FateDuration
5 Dec 1942Kiel8 Jan 1943Brest35 days

Commander

Officers *


Oblt. Wolfgang Leimkühler

U-225's position on 28 Dec 1942

Wolfpack operations during this patrol

U-225 operated with the following Wolfpacks during this patrol
   Spitz (22 Dec 1942 - 31 Dec 1942)

Ships hit by U-225 on this date

Date U-boat Commander Name of ship Tons Nat. ConvoyMap
28 Dec 1942U-225Wolfgang Leimkühler Melmore Head5,273brONS-154A
28 Dec 1942U-225Wolfgang Leimkühler Ville de Rouen (d.)5,598brONS-154B
28 Dec 1942U-225Wolfgang Leimkühler President Francqui (d.)4,919beONS-154C
28 Dec 1942U-225Wolfgang Leimkühler Empire Shackleton (d.)7,068brONS-154D
 22,858

1 ship sunk (5,273 tons) and 3 ships damaged (17,585 tons).

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