Patrol info for U-59
Date lookup for 5 Dec 1939
| Departure | Arrival / Fate | Duration | ||
| 30 Nov 1939 | Kiel | 8 Dec 1939 | Wilhelmshaven | 9 days |
Commander | Officers * |
Oblt. Harald Jürst |
U-59's position on 5 Dec 1939
Ships hit by U-59 on this date
General Events during this patrol
1939
5 Dec 1939. U-59 laid 9 mines near the Cockle lightship off Lowestoft, UK which later resulted in the sinking of two ships.
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Attacks on U-59 during this patrol
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Mine-laying operations during this patrol
U-59 laid mines on the following dates during this patrol:
| Date | Start | End | Grid | Location | Mines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec 1939 | 23h35 | 23h46 | AN 7635 | Cockle LV, Great Yarmouth | 9 TMB |
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* These are officers that later became commanders themselves.