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Patrol info for U-33

Date lookup for 20 Nov 1939


DepartureArrival / FateDuration
29 Oct 1939Wilhelmshaven26 Nov 1939Wilhelmshaven29 days

Commander

Officers *


Kptlt. Hans-Wilhelm von Dresky
1WO

Oblt. Hans Heidtmann

U-33's position on 20 Nov 1939

Ships hit by U-33 on this date

Date U-boat Commander Name of ship Tons Nat. ConvoyMap
20 Nov 1939U-33Hans-Wilhelm von Dresky Thomas Hankins276brA
20 Nov 1939U-33Hans-Wilhelm von Dresky Delphine250brB
20 Nov 1939U-33Hans-Wilhelm von Dresky Sea Sweeper329brC
 855

3 ships sunk (855 tons).

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Attacks on U-33 during this patrol

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Mine-laying operations during this patrol

U-33 laid mines on the following dates during this patrol:

DateStartEndGridLocationMines
9 Nov 193903h1504h28AM 9948Swansea Bay12 TMB

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