Nummer: 00203


Area : Western Area
Sea area : English Channel
Date of minelaying : 10.09.1939
Nationality of U-boat : German
U-boat : U 26
Commander : Ewerth
Grid : BF 3145
presumed target type : ---
presumed tonnage : ---- ---
presumed result : hit not ascertained
Used weapon(s) : Sea mine(s)
Date of sinking : 15.09.1939
Nationality of target : Belgian
Actual type of target : Motor Freighter
Name of target : Alex van Opstal
Year of launch : 1937
Actual tonnage : 5965 BRT
Actual result : sunk
Position of target : near Shambles LV.
Footnote : 18 mines laid in position 50°30,6'N / 02°20,18' - 02°18,24'.


updated on: 05.09.2019
Remark: DAT1