Patrol info for U-588
| Departure | Arrival / Fate | Duration | ||
| 19 Jul 1942 | St. Nazaire | 31 Jul 1942 | Lost | 13 days |
Commander | Officers * |
 Kptlt. Victor Vogel |
Daily positions, sinkings and allied attacks during the patrol of U-588
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We have daily positions for all 13 days on this patrol.
Departure from St. Nazaire on 19 Jul 1942.
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Sunk on 31 Jul 1942.
Ships hit by U-588 during this patrol
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General Events during this patrol
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Attacks on U-588 during this patrol
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* These are officers that later became commanders themselves.
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