Patrol info for U-960
| Departure | Arrival / Fate | Duration | ||
| 14 Sep 1943 | Narvik | 10 Oct 1943 | Narvik | 27 days |
Commander | Officers * | |
 Oblt. Günther Heinrich |
1WO Ltn. Wolfgang Dähne |
2WO Erwin Sell |
Daily positions, sinkings and allied attacks during the patrol of U-960
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We have 23 daily positions for the 27 days U-960 was at sea.
Departure from Narvik on 14 Sep 1943.
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Arrival at Narvik on 10 Oct 1943.
Wolfpack operations during this patrol
U-960 operated with the following Wolfpacks during this patrol
Wiking (20 Sep 1943 - 3 Oct 1943)
Ships hit by U-960 during this patrol
| Date | U-boat | Commander | Name of ship | Tons | Nat. | Convoy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 1943 | U-960 | Günther Heinrich | Arkhangel´sk | 2,480 |  | sj | VA-18 | |
| 1 Oct 1943 | U-960 | Günther Heinrich | T-896 (No 42) | 611 | | sj | VA-18 | |
| 3,091 | ||||||||
2 ships sunk (3,091 tons). | ||||||||
General Events during this patrol
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Attacks on U-960 during this patrol
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Mine-laying operations during this patrol
U-960 laid mines on the following dates during this patrol:
| Date | Start | End | Grid | Location | Mines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 1943 | AS 4600 | Dikson, Kara Sea |
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