U-boat patrols

Patrol info for U-29

Date lookup for 28 Feb 1940


DepartureArrival / FateDuration
11 Feb 1940Helgoland12 Mar 1940Wilhelmshaven31 days

Commander

Officers *


Kptlt. Otto Schuhart

Patrol description

Shortly after departure from Wilhelmshaven the U-boat grounded on a dune near Helgoland due to fog. U-29 could free herself, but then entered Helgoland to check the boat for damage and eventually left for patrol after four days.

Minelaying operation off Newport. Afterwards patrol in the North Atlantic west of Ireland.


U-29's position on 28 Feb 1940

Ships hit by U-29 on this date

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Attacks on U-29 during this patrol

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Mine-laying operations during this patrol

U-29 laid mines on the following dates during this patrol:

DateStartEndGridLocationMines
2 Mar 194023h5201h27AM 9948Newport, Bristol Channel12 TMB

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