Patrol info for U-159
Date lookup for 13 Jul 1942
| Departure | Arrival / Fate | Duration | ||
| 14 May 1942 | Lorient | 13 Jul 1942 | Lorient | 61 days |
Commander | Officers * |
 Kptlt. Helmut Friedrich Witte |
1WO Oblt. Gerd von Pommer-Esche |
U-159's position on 13 Jul 1942
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Attacks on U-159 during this patrol
13 Jul 1942
01.02 hrs, Bay of Biscay: a British Leigh Light Wellington (172 Sqn RAF) dropped three A/S bombs. The bombs fell close on the port side and caused severe damage, leaving the boat unable to dive. U-159 nonetheless managed to reach Lorient approx. 12 hours later. (Sources: Ritschel)
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