Patrol info for U-56
Date lookup for 1 Jan 1940
| Departure | Arrival / Fate | Duration | ||
| 27 Dec 1939 | Kiel | 11 Jan 1940 | Kiel | 16 days |
Commander | Officers * | |
 Kptlt. Wilhelm Zahn |
1WO Oblt. Herwig Collmann |
ObStrm / WO Kurt Pressel |
U-56's position on 1 Jan 1940
Ships hit by U-56 on this date
General Events during this patrol
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Attacks on U-56 during this patrol
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Mine-laying operations during this patrol
U-56 laid mines on the following dates during this patrol:
| Date | Start | End | Grid | Location | Mines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jan 1940 | 22h15 | 22h33 | AN 7636 | Smiths LV, Cross Sand | 7 TMC |
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* These are officers that later became commanders themselves.