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Patrol info for U-588

Date lookup for 22 May 1942


DepartureArrival / FateDuration
19 Apr 1942St. Nazaire7 Jun 1942St. Nazaire50 days

Commander

Officers *


Kptlt. Victor Vogel

U-588's position on 22 May 1942

Ships hit by U-588 on this date

Date U-boat Commander Name of ship Tons Nat. ConvoyMap
22 May 1942U-588Victor Vogel Plow City3,282amA
 3,282

1 ship sunk (3,282 tons).

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General Events during this patrol

1942

22 May 1942. U-588 gave food and medical aid to survivors after sinking the US merchantman Plow City.

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