Patrol info for U-455
| Departure | Arrival / Fate | Duration | ||
| 22 Aug 1942 | St. Nazaire | 28 Oct 1942 | St. Nazaire | 68 days |
Commander | Officers * |
 Kptlt. Hans-Heinrich Giessler |
1WO Oblt. Heinz Kummetat |
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Daily positions, sinkings and allied attacks during the patrol of U-455
We have daily positions for all 68 days on this patrol.
Departure from St. Nazaire on 22 Aug 1942.
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Arrival at St. Nazaire on 28 Oct 1942.
Ships hit by U-455 during this patrol
General Events during this patrol
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Attacks on U-455 during this patrol
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Mine-laying operations during this patrol
U-455 laid mines on the following dates during this patrol:
| Date | Start | End | Grid | Location | Mines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep 1942 | 08h45 | 09h52 | DB 3842 | Charleston | 6 TMB |
| 19 Sep 1942 | 08h22 | 08h54 | DB 3841 | Charleston | 6 TMB |
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* These are officers that later became commanders themselves.