Patrol info for U-566
| Departure | Arrival / Fate | Duration | ||
| 30 Aug 1941 | Kirkenes | 20 Sep 1941 | Kirkenes | 22 days |
Commander | Officers * | |
 Kptlt. Dietrich Borchert |
1WO Oblt. Hans Karpf |
2WO Ltn. Otto Westphalen |
Daily positions, sinkings and allied attacks during the patrol of U-566
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We have daily positions for all 22 days on this patrol.
Departure from Kirkenes on 30 Aug 1941.
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Arrival at Kirkenes on 20 Sep 1941.
Ships hit by U-566 during this patrol
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General Events during this patrol
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Attacks on U-566 during this patrol
3 Sep 1941
The boat was attacked by an unidentified Soviet submarine off Kildin Island. U-566 escaped unharmed. (Sources: Polmar, N and Noot, J.)
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