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Patrol info for U-53

Date lookup for 11 Feb 1940


DepartureArrival / FateDuration
2 Feb 1940Wilhelmshaven24 Feb 1940Lost23 days

Commander

Officers *


KrvKpt. Harald Grosse

U-53's position on 11 Feb 1940

Ships hit by U-53 on this date

Date U-boat Commander Name of ship Tons Nat. ConvoyMap
11 Feb 1940U-53Harald Grosse Snestad4,114nwA
11 Feb 1940U-53Harald Grosse Imperial Transport (d.)8,022brB
 12,136

1 ship sunk (4,114 tons) and 1 ship damaged (8,022 tons).

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