U-boat patrols

Patrol info for U-572

Date lookup for 3 Aug 1943


DepartureArrival / FateDuration
2 Jun 1943La Pallice3 Aug 1943Lost63 days

Commander

Officers *


Oblt. Heinz Kummetat

U-572's position on 3 Aug 1943

Ships hit by U-572 on this date

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Attacks on U-572 during this patrol

3 Aug 1943
Aircraft attack, aircraft shot down:
American Mariner flying boat (VP-205 USN/P-6)

The aircraft and the U-boat must have destroyed each other. No survivors.

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