Patrol info for U-217
| Departure | Arrival / Fate | Duration | ||
| 19 Apr 1943 | Brest | 5 Jun 1943 | Lost | 48 days |
Commander | Officers * |
 Kptlt. Kurt Reichenbach-Klinke |
Daily positions, sinkings and allied attacks during the patrol of U-217
We have daily positions for all 48 days on this patrol.
Departure from Brest on 19 Apr 1943.
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Sunk on 5 Jun 1943.
Ships hit by U-217 during this patrol
General Events during this patrol
1943
13 May 1943. U-217 laid 15 mines in St. Georges Channel (between Ireland and Wales), but without result.
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Attacks on U-217 during this patrol
We have no recorded attacks on U-217 duing this patrol (prior to its loss).
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Mine-laying operations during this patrol
U-217 laid mines on the following dates during this patrol:
| Date | Start | End | Grid | Location | Mines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 1943 | AM 8926 | St. George's Channel | 15 SMA |
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* These are officers that later became commanders themselves.