Patrol info for U-606
Date lookup for 21 Sep 1942
| Departure | Arrival / Fate | Duration | ||
| 14 Sep 1942 | Bergen | 26 Sep 1942 | Bergen | 13 days |
Commander | Officers * |
 Kptlt. Dietrich von der Esch |
U-606's position on 21 Sep 1942
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Attacks on U-606 during this patrol
21 Sep 1942
Aircraft attack, aircraft shot down:
Norwegian Catalina Mk.III FP525 (330 Sqdn RAF/Z, pilot Lt C.J.A. Stansberg)
11.14 hrs, NE of Jan Mayen Island: the boat was attacked by the Catalina astern of convoy QP 14. Accurate flak during the attack run caused four depth charges to fall wide, causing only minor damage to the boat. With two wounded and damage to one engine and the petrol tanks, the Catalina made a forced landing near the convoy. The crew were rescued by HMS Marne.
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