Wolfpack Lohs
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Lohs was a "wolfpack" of German U-boats that operated from August 1 to September 22, 1942 in World War II. This pack patrolled both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, preying on merchant vessels coming to Europe from the Americas.[1]
U-boats involved
The U-boats that made up Wolfpack Lohs included:[citation needed]
- U-135
- U-176
- U-216
- U-256
- U-259
- U-373
- U-410
- U-432
- U-438
- U-462
- U-569
- U-593
- U-596
- U-599
- U-605
- U-660
- U-705
- U-755
Raiding career
Lohs was responsible for the sinking of eight ships in the Atlantic Ocean.[citation needed]
Date | U-boat | Ship | Nationality | Tonnage | Fate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
15 August 1942 | U-705 | Balladier | United States | 3,279 | Sunk |
16 August 1942 | U-596 | Suecia | Sweden | 4,966 | Sunk |
25 August 1942 | U-176 | Empire Breeze | United Kingdom | 7,457 | Sunk |
25 August 1942 | U-605 | Katvaldis | United Kingdom | 3,163 | Sunk |
25 August 1942 | U-605 | Sheaf Mount | United Kingdom | 5,017 | Sunk |
25 August 1942 | U-438 | Trolla | Norway | 1,598 | Sunk |
9 September 1942 | U-755 | USS Muskeget | United States Navy | 1,827 | Sunk |
20 September 1942 | U-596 | Empire Hartebeeste | United Kingdom | 5,676 | Sunk |
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