Eisbär (e. Polar Bear)
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This Wolfpack operated from 25 Aug 1942 to 1 Sep 1942. Notes: This group was formed to operate in the South Atlantic off Cape Town which was considered by U-boat Command to be "virgin waters". This group included some of the most experienced commanders available such as Gelhaus (U-107), Harteinstein (U-156) and Emmermann (U-172). |
U-boats involved with this Wolfpack were:
| U-boat | Commander | From | To | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U-68 | Karl-Friedrich Merten | 25 Aug 1942 | 1 Sep 1942 | |
| U-156 | Werner Hartenstein | 25 Aug 1942 | 1 Sep 1942 | |
| U-172 | Carl Emmermann | 25 Aug 1942 | 1 Sep 1942 | |
| U-459 | Georg von Wilamowitz-Möllendorf | 25 Aug 1942 | 1 Sep 1942 | |
| U-504 | Hans-Georg Friedrich Poske | 25 Aug 1942 | 1 Sep 1942 |
Daily positions of Wolfpack Eisbär
Daily positions of U-boats of Wolfpack Eisbär. The letters are each assigned to one specific boat.
U-boat position.
U-boat lost from the Wolfpack.
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Ships hit by this Wolfpack
| Date | U-boat | Commander | Name of ship | Tons | Nat. | Convoy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 1942 | U-156 | Werner Hartenstein |  | Clan Macwhirter | 5,941 |  | br | SL-119 |
| 5,941 | ||||||||
1 ship sunk (5,941 tons). Legend | ||||||||
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