Patrol info for U-26
Date lookup for 17 Sep 1939
| Departure | Arrival / Fate | Duration | ||
| 29 Aug 1939 | Wilhelmshaven | 26 Sep 1939 | Wilhelmshaven | 29 days |
Commander | Officers * | |
 Kptlt. Klaus Ewerth |
1WO Oblt. Ottokar Arnold Paulssen |
2WO Ltn. Horst Hamm |
Patrol description
Minelaying patrol off Portland. Afterwards the boat made a patrol in the Bay of Biscay, but had to abort the patrol when both periscopes failed on 18 September. On the return journey they controlled three neutral vessels for contraband.
U-26's position on 17 Sep 1939
Ships hit by U-26 on this date
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Attacks on U-26 during this patrol
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Mine-laying operations during this patrol
U-26 laid mines on the following dates during this patrol:
| Date | Start | End | Grid | Location | Mines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep 1939 | 05h23 | 06h05 | BF 3145 | Shambles LV, Portland | 18 TMB |
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* These are officers that later became commanders themselves.