U-boat patrols

Patrol info for U-606


DepartureArrival / FateDuration
14 Sep 1942Bergen26 Sep 1942Bergen13 days

Commander

Officers *


Kptlt. Dietrich von der Esch

Daily positions, sinkings and allied attacks during the patrol of U-606


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Ships hit by U-606 during this patrol

General Events during this patrol

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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.

(Sources: Franks/Zimmerman)

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