Patrol info for U-242
Date lookup for 8 Oct 1944
| Departure | Arrival / Fate | Duration | ||
| 5 Oct 1944 | Pillau | 9 Oct 1944 | Pillau | 5 days |
Commander | Officers * |
Oblt. (R) Karl-Wilhelm Pancke |
U-242's position on 8 Oct 1944
Ships hit by U-242 on this date
General Events during this patrol
1944
8 Oct 1944. U-242 laid a field of 12 mines in the Baltic NW of Torkalla, but without result.
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Attacks on U-242 during this patrol
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Mine-laying operations during this patrol
U-242 laid mines on the following dates during this patrol:
| Date | Start | End | Grid | Location | Mines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Oct 1944 | 10h52 | AO 3178 | Porkkala, Baltic Sea | 12 TMB |
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* These are officers that later became commanders themselves.