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Patrol info for U-667

Date lookup for 29 May 1943


DepartureArrival / FateDuration
20 May 1943Kiel26 Jul 1943St. Nazaire68 days

Commander

Officers *


Kptlt. Heinrich-Andreas Schroeteler
1WO

Ltn. Erich Faust
2WO

Ltn. Rolf RĂ¼diger Bensel

U-667's position on 29 May 1943

Ships hit by U-667 on this date

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Attacks on U-667 during this patrol

29 May 1943
15.40 hrs, between Iceland and the Faeroes: the boat was attacked by British Catalina flying boat FP183 (190 Sqn RAF/V, pilot S/L J.A. Holmes). The Catalina was hit by flak during a strafing run, but dropped six depth charges that fell approx. 30m (98ft) astern. More gunfire was exchanged, but U-667 soon dived. The Catalina was hit in the port engine and hull, and the co-pilot slightly wounded by a shell splinter, but reached base at Sullom Voe and landed safely. (Sources: Franks/Zimmerman)

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