U-boat patrols

Patrol info for U-636


DepartureArrival / FateDuration
27 Jun 1944Narvik23 Jul 1944Harstad27 days

Commander

Officers *


Oblt. Eberhard Schendel

Daily positions, sinkings and allied attacks during the patrol of U-636


We have daily positions for all 27 days on this patrol.

Wolfpack operations during this patrol

U-636 operated with the following Wolfpacks during this patrol
   Trutz (28 Jun 1944 - 10 Jul 1944)

Ships hit by U-636 during this patrol

General Events during this patrol

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Attacks on U-636 during this patrol

20 Jul 1944
03.10 hrs, Norwegian Sea: a B-24 Liberator (RAF Sqdn 86/B, pilot S/Ldr Terry M. Bulloch, DSO, DFC & Bar) approached under cover of fog and darkness, but was damaged by flak before being able to launch depth charges. The aircraft made it back to base on two engines after the aircrew jettisoned all surplus weight, including guns and ammunition. (Sources: Franks/Zimmerman)

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