U-boat patrols

Patrol info for U-456


DepartureArrival / FateDuration
24 Apr 1943Brest12 May 1943Lost19 days

Commander

Officers *


Kptlt. Max-Martin Teichert

Daily positions, sinkings and allied attacks during the patrol of U-456


We have daily positions for all 19 days on this patrol.

Ships hit by U-456 during this patrol

Date U-boat Commander Name of ship Tons Nat. ConvoyMap
12 May 1943U-456Max-Martin Teichert Fort Concord7,138brHX-237A
 7,138

1 ship sunk (7,138 tons).

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General Events during this patrol

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Attacks on U-456 during this patrol

6 May 1943
After attacking convoy SL 128 west of Porto, Portugal, the boat was seriously damaged by depth charges or bombs, but was able to repair the damage and continue the patrol. (Sources: Blair, vol 2, page 296)

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