Patrol info for U-123
Date lookup for 16 Jan 1942
| Departure | Arrival / Fate | Duration | ||
| 23 Dec 1941 | Lorient | 9 Feb 1942 | Lorient | 49 days |
Commander | Officers * | ||
 Kptlt. Reinhard Hardegen |
1WO Oblt. Rudolf Hoffmann |
2WO Ltn. Horst von Schroeter |
Boatswain Walter Kaeding |
Patrol description
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U-123's position on 16 Jan 1942
Ships hit by U-123 on this date
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Attacks on U-123 during this patrol
16 Jan 1942
00.01 hrs, off New York: the boat was surprised by an aircraft which dropped four bombs. All missed, and U-123 escaped undamaged by crash-diving. (Sources: KTB U-123)
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* These are officers that later became commanders themselves.