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Patrol info for U-559

Date lookup for 12 Oct 1942


DepartureArrival / FateDuration
29 Sep 1942Messina30 Oct 1942Lost32 days

Commander

Officers *


Kptlt. Hans Heidtmann

U-559's position on 12 Oct 1942

Ships hit by U-559 on this date

Date U-boat Commander Name of ship Tons Nat. ConvoyMap
12 Oct 1942U-559Hans Heidtmann Bringhi (t.)200agA
 200

1 ship sunk (200 tons).

Legend
(t.) means the ship was a total loss (included in ships & tonnage lost).

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