Patrol info for U-589
| Departure | Arrival / Fate | Duration | ||
| 23 Aug 1942 | Skjomenfjord | 1 Sep 1942 | Narvik | 10 days |
Commander | Officers * |
 Kptlt. Hans-Joachim Horrer |
Daily positions, sinkings and allied attacks during the patrol of U-589
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We have 9 daily positions for the 10 days U-589 was at sea.
Departure from Skjomenfjord on 23 Aug 1942.
24 Aug 1942 - 25 Aug 1942 - 26 Aug 1942 - 27 Aug 1942 - 28 Aug 1942 - 29 Aug 1942 - 30 Aug 1942 - 31 Aug 1942 -
Arrival at Narvik on 1 Sep 1942.
Ships hit by U-589 during this patrol
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General Events during this patrol
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Attacks on U-589 during this patrol
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Mine-laying operations during this patrol
U-589 laid mines on the following dates during this patrol:
| Date | Start | End | Grid | Location | Mines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 1942 | 03h36 | 05h28 | AT 4627 | Matochkin Strait | 16 TMC |
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* These are officers that later became commanders themselves.
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