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.
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