Wolfpack Lohs
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 |
References
- Notes