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Patrol info for U-26

Date lookup for 30 Jun 1940


DepartureArrival / FateDuration
20 Jun 1940Wilhelmshaven1 Jul 1940Lost12 days

Commander

Officers *


Kptlt. Heinz Scheringer

Patrol description

Patrol in the North Atlantic in the Bay of Biscay.


U-26's position on 30 Jun 1940

Ships hit by U-26 on this date

Date U-boat Commander Name of ship Tons Nat. ConvoyMap
30 Jun 1940U-26Heinz Scheringer Belmoira3,214nwA
30 Jun 1940U-26Heinz Scheringer Merkur1,291esB
 4,505

2 ships sunk (4,505 tons).

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