Patrol info for U-261
| Departure | Arrival / Fate | Duration | ||
| 8 Sep 1942 | Kiel | 15 Sep 1942 | Lost | 8 days |
Commander | Officers * |
Kptlt. Hans Lange |
Daily positions, sinkings and allied attacks during the patrol of U-261
We have 6 daily positions for the 8 days U-261 was at sea.
Departure from Kiel on 8 Sep 1942.
9 Sep 1942 - 10 Sep 1942 - 11 Sep 1942 - 12 Sep 1942 - 13 Sep 1942 - 14 Sep 1942 -
Sunk on 15 Sep 1942.
Ships hit by U-261 during this patrol
General Events during this patrol
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Attacks on U-261 during this patrol
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* These are officers that later became commanders themselves.