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Patrol info for U-24

Date lookup for 12 Jan 1940


DepartureArrival / FateDuration
6 Jan 1940Kiel12 Jan 1940Kiel7 days

Commander

Officers *


Oblt. Udo Heilmann
2WO

Ltn. Heinz Stein

Patrol description

Patrol in the North Sea off the east coast of Scotland. The boat had to return early because they used up all 4 torpedoes in one unsuccessful attack on 9 January.


U-24's position on 12 Jan 1940

Ships hit by U-24 on this date

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