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Patrol info for U-55

Date lookup for 30 Jan 1940


DepartureArrival / FateDuration
16 Jan 1940Kiel30 Jan 1940Lost15 days

Commander

Officers *


Kptlt. Werner Heidel

U-55's position on 30 Jan 1940

Ships hit by U-55 on this date

Date U-boat Commander Name of ship Tons Nat. ConvoyMap
30 Jan 1940U-55Werner Heidel Vaclite5,026brOA-80GA
30 Jan 1940U-55Werner Heidel Keramiai5,085grOA-80GB
 10,111

2 ships sunk (10,111 tons).

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