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Patrol info for U-51

Date lookup for 29 Jun 1940


DepartureArrival / FateDuration
6 Jun 1940Kiel5 Jul 1940Kiel30 days

Commander

Officers *


Kptlt. Dietrich Knorr
Cdr sea training

Oblt. Eberhard Hoffmann

U-51's position on 29 Jun 1940

Wolfpack operations during this patrol

U-51 operated with the following Wolfpacks during this patrol
   Prien (12 Jun 1940 - 17 Jun 1940)

Ships hit by U-51 on this date

Date U-boat Commander Name of ship Tons Nat. ConvoyMap
29 Jun 1940U-51Dietrich Knorr HMS Willamette Valley (X 39)4,724brA
 4,724

1 ship sunk (4,724 tons).

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