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U 585 damage and loss
Posted by: Brian V. ()
Date: October 27, 2009 04:06AM

HI all,

there is something wrong about the sequence of events leading to the sinking of U 585:
According to all sources I have consulted, on 24 March, 1942 U-585 was attacked by 3 enemy ships with depth charges, and was forced to return to base (Kirkenes) due to the resulting extensive damage.
Yet, she sailed for another patrol on 27/3 and was mined and sunk 30/3 off Kola Inlet.
My question, therefore, is how could the extensive damage have been repaired so quickly within 72 hours? Does anyone have additional info on the nature of the damage sustained or is there some mix-up with another boat?

Thanks, regards,
Brian

Tuez les tous, Dieu reconnaitra les siens.
Arnauld Amalric, Béziers, 1209 AD.

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U 585 damage and loss Brian V. 10/27/2009 04:06AM
Re: U 585 damage and loss Brian V. 10/28/2009 04:57AM
Re: U 585 damage and loss Walter Schmidt 10/29/2009 03:31AM
Re: U 585 damage and loss Rainer 10/30/2009 09:46AM
Re: U 585 damage and loss Walter Schmidt 10/31/2009 03:24PM


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