Patrol info for U-753
| Departure | Arrival / Fate | Days | ||
| 5 May 1943 | La Pallice | 13 May 1943 | Lost | 9 days |
Commander | Officers * |
 FrgKpt. Alfred Manhardt von Mannstein |
U-753's daily positions during the patrol
We have daily positions for all 9 days on this patrol.
Ships hit by U-753 during this patrol
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General Events during this patrol
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Attacks on U-753 during this patrol
13 May 1943
The sinking of U-753At 08.30 hours, the boat was spotted by a Canadian Sunderland aircraft (423 Sqdn RCAF/G, pilot F/L J. Musgrave) ten miles from convoy HX-237. AA fire from U-753 prevented an attack, so the Sunderland shadowed the boat for the next 20 minutes, only exchanging gunfire - they fired around 2000 rounds and were hit by one shell. HMCS Drumheller then forced the boat to dive by gunfire and the Sunderland immediately dropped two depth charges ahead of the swirl. A Swordfish aircraft from the British escort carrier HMS Biter arrived and marked the diving spot with smoke floats. The corvette was soon joined by HMS Lagan and together they sank U-753 with depth charges. (Sources: Franks/Zimmerman)
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