Patrol info for U-117
| Departure | Arrival / Fate | Duration | ||
| 22 Jul 1943 | Bordeaux | 7 Aug 1943 | Lost | 17 days |
Commander | Officers * |
KrvKpt. Hans-Werner Neumann |
WO Oblt. (R) Paul Frerks |
Daily positions, sinkings and allied attacks during the patrol of U-117
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We have daily positions for all 17 days on this patrol.
Departure from Bordeaux on 22 Jul 1943.
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Sunk on 7 Aug 1943.
Ships hit by U-117 during this patrol
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Attacks on U-117 during this patrol
7 Aug 1943
The sinking of U-117
On 3 August, U-66 was attacked by carrier aircraft and needed medical assistance. Dr. Schenk, the WO Oblt Paul Frerks (as replacement commander) and provisions were transferred to the boat from U-117 on 6 August. This rescued the lives of the two men.
At 11.54 hours the next day, the boats were surprised by an Avenger aircraft (VC-1 USN) from USS Card while U-117 was refuelling U-66. Two depth charges from the Avenger (Lt(jg) A.H. Sallenger) detonated between the boats and damaged U-117. U-66 tried to assist her, but then crash-dived and doing so was unsuccessfully attacked with a Fido homing torpedo by the Avenger. About 20 minutes later two more Avengers and two Wildcats arrived from the carrier and forced U-117 to dive by strafing and attacks with depth charges. The boat was apparently hit and sunk by one of two Fido torpedoes dropped by the Avengers around 12.45 hours. (Sources: Franks/Zimmerman)
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