German submarine U-553 tally of successes

 

   Kapitänleutnant Karl Thurmann

 


Torpedo attack on SS Nicoya

Night of May 11 to 12, 1942
North of Pointe-à-la-Frégate
The crewmembers and passengers of the SS Nicoya manage to reach the shores of the village of Cloridorme and the hamlet of Anse-à-Valleau.

 

Torpedo attack on SS Leto

May 12, 1942
North of Rivière-la-Madeleine
Some of the crew are rescued at Pointe-au-Père. Among them is Wilhem Koëning, who did not survive his wounds. He was laid to rest in the cemetery at Pointe-au-Père.