Patrol info for U-998
| Departure | Arrival / Fate | Duration | ||
| 12 Jun 1944 | Kiel | 17 Jun 1944 | Bergen | 6 days |
Commander | Officers * |
 Kptlt. Hans Fiedler |
1WO Oblt. Hellmut Rehren |
Daily positions, sinkings and allied attacks during the patrol of U-998
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We have 5 daily positions for the 6 days U-998 was at sea.
Departure from Kiel on 12 Jun 1944.
13 Jun 1944 - 14 Jun 1944 - 15 Jun 1944 - 16 Jun 1944 -
Arrival at Bergen on 17 Jun 1944.
Ships hit by U-998 during this patrol
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General Events during this patrol
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Attacks on U-998 during this patrol
16 Jun 1944
Two Norwegian Mosquito aircraft (Sqdn 333, pilots Erling U. Johansen and Lauritz Humlen) attacked the boat with 57mm cannon fire and depth charges causing severe damage. The boat aborted its patrol and was removed from active duty on arrival due to damage. (Sources: Blair, vol 2, page 594)
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