Patrol info for U-15
Date lookup for 31 Aug 1939
| Departure | Arrival / Fate | Duration | ||
| 31 Aug 1939 | Wilhelmshaven | 8 Sep 1939 | Wilhelmshaven | 9 days |
Commander | Officers * |
 Kptlt. Heinz Buchholz |
Patrol description
Second part of the first war patrol - a mine laying operation off Flamborough Head.
Ordered to observe the shipping in the southern North Sea, but was recalled on 29 August to prepare the boat for a mine laying operation.
U-15's position on 31 Aug 1939
Ships hit by U-15 on this date
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Attacks on U-15 during this patrol
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Mine-laying operations during this patrol
U-15 laid mines on the following dates during this patrol:
| Date | Start | End | Grid | Location | Mines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep 1939 | 11h40 | 12h18 | AN 5856 | Flamborough Head | 9 TMB |
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* These are officers that later became commanders themselves.