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Re: U-196 found off New Zealand ?
Posted by: Simon Gunson. NZ ()
Date: November 08, 2008 05:32AM

Beg your pardon John... We're both right. U-196 was tasked to support U-510 by refueling her at sea and then proceed around Australia for one month before proceeding to Japan for fresh batteries.

U-510 developed leaks in her exhaust manifold the same day as U-196's departure. The refuelling mission was cancelled the day of U-196's departure by BdU.

U-196 failed to respond to messages to cancel the refuelling mission and by 19 December 1944 BdU broadcast that she may be missing.

After being informed of U-537's sinking Commander South West Pacific was still advising a third U-boat to patrol off south Australia in December.

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U-196 found off New Zealand ? Simon Gunson. NZ 11/06/2008 01:49AM
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