Her commander during this period was veteran submariner Oberleutnant zur See Emmo Hummerjohann, who was experienced in combat operations and was still in charge when she departed Bergen, Norway in early October 1943 for her maiden combat patrol in the North Atlantic.
Her commanding officer during this period was Oberleutnant zur See Emmo Hummerjohann, a veteran submarine commander with experience in combat operations who remained in command until she departed Bergen, Norway for her maiden combat patrol in the North Atlantic in early October 1943.