Patrol info for U-338
| Departure | Arrival / Fate | Duration | ||
| 15 Jun 1943 | St. Nazaire | 21 Jun 1943 | St. Nazaire | 7 days |
Commander | Officers * |
 Kptlt. Manfred Kinzel |
WO Oblt. Herbert Zeissler |
Daily positions, sinkings and allied attacks during the patrol of U-338
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We have daily positions for all 7 days on this patrol.
Departure from St. Nazaire on 15 Jun 1943.
16 Jun 1943 - 17 Jun 1943 - 18 Jun 1943 - 19 Jun 1943 - 20 Jun 1943 -
Arrival at St. Nazaire on 21 Jun 1943.
Ships hit by U-338 during this patrol
General Events during this patrol
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Attacks on U-338 during this patrol
17 Jun 1943
The Obersteuermann died and three men were wounded in an attack by a British Fortress aircraft (206 Sqn RAF/F) that also damaged the boat. [Obersteuermann Paul Trefflich]
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* These are officers that later became commanders themselves.