HMA

Nummer: 24720

Area :	Mediterranean
Date of attack :	11.07.1943
Time of attack :	14:02
Nationality of U-boat :	Italian
U-boat :	ARGO
Commander :	Giliberti
Grid :	37.02n 15.28e
presumed target type :	Light Cruiser
presumed tonnage :	9100 ts
presumed result :	damaged
Number of torpedoes/mines :	4
Used weapon(s) :	Torpedo(es)
Convoy :	unknown
Name of target :	Kreuzer "Southampton"-Class
Actual result :	hit not ascertained
Footnote :	"Argo" heard one detonation 8 min after firing at a cruiser of "Southampton" class. This may have been the "Sheffield", supporting preparations for the landing at Salerno (Operation Avalanche) in July and August 1943.

Remark to convoy

Convoy :	unknown

Changelog

updated on:	15.05.2000
Remark:	KDT