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Patrol info for U-43

Date lookup for 8 Dec 1939


DepartureArrival / FateDuration
6 Nov 1939Wilhelmshaven14 Dec 1939Wilhelmshaven39 days

Commander

Officers *


Kptlt. Wilhelm Ambrosius
1WO

Oblt. Paul-Karl Loeser

U-43's position on 8 Dec 1939

Ships hit by U-43 on this date

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Attacks on U-43 during this patrol

8 Dec 1939
The boat was attacked by an aircraft at 09.31 hrs, suffering severe damage. This was the third attack during this patrol. U-43 reached base at Wilhelmshaven 6 days later. (Sources: KTB)

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