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Patrol info for U-455

Date lookup for 15 Sep 1942


DepartureArrival / FateDuration
22 Aug 1942St. Nazaire28 Oct 1942St. Nazaire68 days

Commander

Officers *


Kptlt. Hans-Heinrich Giessler
1WO

Oblt. Heinz Kummetat

Patrol description

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U-455's position on 15 Sep 1942

Ships hit by U-455 on this date

General Events during this patrol

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Mine-laying operations during this patrol

U-455 laid mines on the following dates during this patrol:

DateStartEndGridLocationMines
18 Sep 194208h4509h52DB 3842Charleston6 TMB
19 Sep 194208h2208h54DB 3841Charleston6 TMB

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