Nummer: 01216
Area : | Western Area |
Sea area : | North Sea |
Date of attack : | 03.02.1940 |
Time of attack : | 04:13 |
Nationality of U-boat : | German |
U-boat : | U 26 |
Commander : | Scheringer |
Grid : | AN 6276 |
presumed target type : | Steam Freighter |
presumed tonnage : | 5000 BRT |
presumed result : | damaged |
Number of torpedoes/mines : | 1 |
Used weapon(s) : | Torpedo(es) |
Nationality of target : | Norwegian |
Name of target : | Dampfer |
Actual result : | slightly damaged |
Position of target : | U.K. - Norway |
Footnote : | U-26 hit the steamer amidship, but the torpedo was a dud. The steamer was recognized as Norwegian vessel, therefore U-26 turned away. |
updated on: | 00.00.0000 |
Changes: | 1) Ritschel, KTB U26: Anm. |