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U796 · 04-13-09, 12:22 PM

U-617 (Type VIIC)

Ran aground under British aerial attack by Hudons (Sqdn 48 and 233) and 2 Swordfish aircraft (FAA Sqdn 833 and 886) on 12 Sept, 1943 in the Mediterranean near Melilla, in position 35.38N, 03.27W. Wreck destroyed by gunfire from the British corvette HMS Hyacinth and the Australian minesweeper HMAS Wollongong. 49 survivors (No casualties).

04-13-09, 12:22 PM	#248
U796 Weps Join Date: May 2008 Location: Saint-Denis (La Réunion) Posts: 372 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 0	My U-Boat Pictures U-617 (Type VIIC) Ran aground under British aerial attack by Hudons (Sqdn 48 and 233) and 2 Swordfish aircraft (FAA Sqdn 833 and 886) on 12 Sept, 1943 in the Mediterranean near Melilla, in position 35.38N, 03.27W. Wreck destroyed by gunfire from the British corvette HMS Hyacinth and the Australian minesweeper HMAS Wollongong. 49 survivors (No casualties). __________________ A me suivre, tu passes !