U-boat patrols

Patrol info for U-543

Date lookup for 9 Apr 1944


DepartureArrival / FateDuration
28 Mar 1944Lorient2 Jul 1944Lost97 days

Commander

Officers *


Kptlt. Hans-Jürgen Hellriegel

U-543's position on 9 Apr 1944

Ships hit by U-543 on this date

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Attacks on U-543 during this patrol

9 Apr 1944
The boat found a small convoy but its escorts drove the boat off with depth charges. (Sources: Blair, vol 2, page 556)

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