Patrol info for U-615
Date lookup for 6 Aug 1943
| Departure | Arrival / Fate | Duration | ||
| 12 Jun 1943 | La Pallice | 7 Aug 1943 | Lost | 57 days |
Commander | Officers * |
 Kptlt. Ralph Kapitzky |
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U-615's position on 6 Aug 1943
Ships hit by U-615 on this date
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Attacks on U-615 during this patrol
6 Aug 1943
Aircraft attack, aircraft shot down:
American Mariner flying boat (VP-205 USN/P-4)
U-615 was finally lost after a massive and prolonged air action against her in the Caribbean. The boat had fought for days against overwhelming odds before finally being sunk.
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* These are officers that later became commanders themselves.