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Patrol info for U-456

Date lookup for 6 May 1943


DepartureArrival / FateDuration
24 Apr 1943Brest12 May 1943Lost19 days

Commander

Officers *


Kptlt. Max-Martin Teichert

U-456's position on 6 May 1943

Ships hit by U-456 on this date

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Attacks on U-456 during this patrol

6 May 1943
After attacking convoy SL 128 west of Porto, Portugal, the boat was seriously damaged by depth charges or bombs, but was able to repair the damage and continue the patrol. (Sources: Blair, vol 2, page 296)

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