Patrol info for U-123
Date lookup for 12 Aug 1941
| Departure | Arrival / Fate | Duration | ||
| 15 Jun 1941 | Lorient | 23 Aug 1941 | Lorient | 70 days |
Commander | Officers * | |||
 Kptlt. Reinhard Hardegen |
1WO Oblt. Herbert Schneider |
2WO Ltn. Horst von Schroeter |
Boatswain Walter Kaeding |
StObStrm WO Karl Fleige |
U-123's position on 12 Aug 1941
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Attacks on U-123 during this patrol
12 Aug 1941
The boat was attacked by convoy escorts near Portugal. 126 depth charges were dropped, including 30 "close by" as reported by the Germans, but caused only moderate damage. The boat returned to France, having been at sea for over 60 days when this attack took place. (Sources: Blair, vol 1, page 336)
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