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Patrol info for U-638

Date lookup for 5 May 1943


DepartureArrival / FateDuration
20 Apr 1943La Pallice5 May 1943Lost16 days

Commander

Officers *


Kptlt. Oskar Staudinger

U-638's position on 5 May 1943

Ships hit by U-638 on this date

Date U-boat Commander Name of ship Tons Nat. ConvoyMap
5 May 1943U-638Oskar Staudinger Dolius5,507brONS-5A
 5,507

1 ship sunk (5,507 tons).

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