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Patrol info for U-620

Date lookup for 12 Oct 1942


DepartureArrival / FateDuration
12 Sep 1942Kiel12 Nov 1942La Pallice62 days

Commander

Officers *


Oblt. Heinz Stein

U-620's position on 12 Oct 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

General Events during this patrol

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Attacks on U-620 during this patrol

12 Oct 1942
U-620 escaped with minor damage after being hunted by escorts from convoy ONS-136 for six hours. Date is approximate. (Sources: Blair, vol 2, page 39.)

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