Patrol info for U-979
Date lookup for 2 May 1945
| Departure | Arrival / Fate | Duration | ||
| 29 Mar 1945 | Bergen | 24 May 1945 | Lost | 57 days |
Commander | Officers * |
 Kptlt. Johannes Meermeier |
U-979's position on 2 May 1945
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Ships hit by U-979 on this date
| Date | U-boat | Commander | Name of ship | Tons | Nat. | Convoy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May 1945 | U-979 | Johannes Meermeier | HMS Ebor Wyke (FY 1601) | 348 |  | br | ||
| 348 | ||||||||
1 ship sunk (348 tons). | ||||||||
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* These are officers that later became commanders themselves.