Convoy HX 72

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Start: Friday September 20, 1940 Ending: Sunday September 22, 1940

U boats attack a British convoy in the Atlantic, inflicting heavy losses despite the powerful escort. Schepke's U-100 alone sink seven ships ! It is still lucky time for the U-boats.

Place: North Atlantic

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Forces
  • Knapp (Escort group. 2 destroyers only arrive on the 22nd): 3 destroyers, 3 corvettes, 1 sloop.
  • HX 72: 41 merchant ships.
Total: 3 destroyers, 3 corvettes, 1 sloop, 41 merchant ships		 9 submarines.
Losses 11 merchant ships lost.
72 727 tonnes coulés.		-


Webmaster's question(s) and remark(s): Are Calenduala and Calendula (Flower class) the same boat. If yes, what are the building dates for Calendula (1941 is impossible) ?

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