Patrol info for U-757
Date lookup for 14 Jul 1943
| Departure | Arrival / Fate | Duration | ||
| 7 Jul 1943 | St. Nazaire | 4 Sep 1943 | St. Nazaire | 60 days |
Commander | Officers * |
 Kptlt. Friedrich Deetz |
1WO Oblt. (R) Ernst Wilberg |
U-757's position on 14 Jul 1943
Wolfpack operations during this patrol
U-757 operated with the following Wolfpacks during this patrol
Without name (11 Jul 1943 - 29 Jul 1943)
Ships hit by U-757 on this date
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Attacks on U-757 during this patrol
14 Jul 1943
At 1115hrs the U-boat was attacked by an American
Liberator (2nd A/S Sqdn USAAF, pilot 1Lt J.M. Pennoyer) west-northwest of Lisbon. The aircraft was hit by flak during the first attack run and only dropped one depth charge, which failed to detonate. After diving, U-757 was slightly damaged by six more depth charges that the Liberator dropped in the boats wash. The Liberator was hit in the fuselage and one engine and lost hydraulic power, which meant the undercarriage had to be lowered manually before landing at base at Agadir, French Morocco. (Sources: Franks/Zimmerman)
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