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Of the crew, 16 men survived the initial explosion and were rescued by the escorting destroyer USS Osmond Ingram . They were subsequently taken as prisoners of war. Historical Significance

On June 12, 1943, U-118 was intercepted by Allied aircraft from the escort carrier USS Bogue in the central Atlantic. uboat-b118

Eight aircraft (Avengers and Wildcats) coordinated a strike using depth charges and machine-gun fire. Of the crew, 16 men survived the initial

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. Of the crew