U-boat patrols

Patrol info for U-47

Date lookup for 9 Apr 1940


DepartureArrival / FateDuration
3 Apr 1940Wilhelmshaven26 Apr 1940Kiel24 days

Commander

Officers *


Kptlt. Günther Prien
1WO

Oblt. Hans-Werner Kraus
2WO

Oblt. Amelung von Varendorff

U-47's position on 9 Apr 1940

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