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Patrol info for U-566

Date lookup for 31 Aug 1943


DepartureArrival / FateDuration
5 Jul 1943Brest1 Sep 1943Brest59 days

Commander

Officers *


Kptlt. Hans Hornkohl
1WO

Ltn. Kurt Ahlers

U-566's position on 31 Aug 1943

Ships hit by U-566 on this date

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Mine-laying operations during this patrol

U-566 laid mines on the following dates during this patrol:

DateStartEndGridLocationMines
30 Jul 194304h4006h28CA 7355Norfolk12 TMB

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