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Patrol info for U-804

Date lookup for 9 Apr 1945


DepartureArrival / FateDuration
4 Apr 1945Kiel9 Apr 1945Lost6 days

Commander

Officers *


Oblt. (R) Herbert Meyer

U-804's position on 9 Apr 1945

Ships hit by U-804 on this date

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Attacks on U-804 during this patrol

9 Apr 1945
While en route from Norway to Kiel U-804 and U-1065 were attacked by Mosquitos of the RAF Banff Strike Wing under the command of Sqn. Ldr. H.H.K. Gunnis, DFC. Both boats exploded, leaving no survivors. Four aircraft were hit by flying debris, one being destroyed and the other three forced to land in Sweden. U-843 was also sunk in the same sortie. 44 dead and 12 survivors. (Sources: http://www.scotshistoryonline.co.uk/sorties.html)

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