Patrol info for U-561
| Departure | Arrival / Fate | Duration | ||
| 7 Nov 1942 | La Spezia | 14 Nov 1942 | La Spezia | 8 days |
Commander | Officers * |
Kptlt. Heinz Schomburg |
1WO Oblt. Fritz Henning |
Daily positions, sinkings and allied attacks during the patrol of U-561
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We have daily positions for all 8 days on this patrol.
Departure from La Spezia on 7 Nov 1942.
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Arrival at La Spezia on 14 Nov 1942.
Ships hit by U-561 during this patrol
No entries found.
General Events during this patrol
1942
10 Nov 1942. U-561 fired four torpedoes at the carrier Argus, with no result.
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Attacks on U-561 during this patrol
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* These are officers that later became commanders themselves.
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