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Patrol info for U-47

Date lookup for 25 Mar 1940


DepartureArrival / FateDuration
11 Mar 1940Wilhelmshaven29 Mar 1940Wilhelmshaven19 days

Commander

Officers *


Kptlt. Günther Prien
1WO

Oblt. Hans-Werner Kraus
2WO

Oblt. Amelung von Varendorff

U-47's position on 25 Mar 1940

Ships hit by U-47 on this date

Date U-boat Commander Name of ship Tons Nat. ConvoyMap
25 Mar 1940U-47Günther Prien Britta1,146daA
 1,146

1 ship sunk (1,146 tons).

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