Patrol info for U-620
Date lookup for 16 Sep 1942
| Departure | Arrival / Fate | Duration | ||
| 12 Sep 1942 | Kiel | 12 Nov 1942 | La Pallice | 62 days |
Commander | Officers * |
Oblt. Heinz Stein |
U-620's position on 16 Sep 1942
Wolfpack operations during this patrol
U-620 operated with the following Wolfpacks during this patrol
Luchs (27 Sep 1942 - 6 Oct 1942)
Panther (6 Oct 1942 - 11 Oct 1942)
Leopard (12 Oct 1942 - 19 Oct 1942)
Südwärts (24 Oct 1942 - 26 Oct 1942)
Ships hit by U-620 on this date
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Attacks on U-620 during this patrol
16 Sep 1942
1935hrs, NE of the Faeroe Islands: the boat was located by a Whitley aircraft (612 Sqn RAF/R) on A/S sweep which used cloud cover in an attempt to surprise U-620, but she was already submerging as six 260lb depth charges were dropped ahead of the bows. No damage. (Sources: KTB U-620/ADM 199-1783)
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