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On June 12, 1943, U-118 was intercepted by Allied aircraft from the escort carrier USS Bogue in the central Atlantic.

1,763 tons (surfaced) / 2,710 tons (submerged). uboat-b118

A direct hit with a depth charge caused the boat to explode and break in two. The sinking was famously captured in high-quality combat footage and photographs by the US Navy. On June 12, 1943, U-118 was intercepted by

Eight aircraft (Avengers and Wildcats) coordinated a strike using depth charges and machine-gun fire. On June 12