The battle between U-172 and the small armada of ships and aircraft lasted for 27 hours and as many as 200 depth charges were dropped by the destroyers. Thirteen of U-172s crew were killed; 46 survived the sinking.
A protracted battle took place between U-172 and a modest fleet of ships and aircraft, which lasted for 27 hours. The destroyers dropped as many as 200 depth charges during this prolonged engagement. Thirteen crew members of U-172 lost their lives; 46 survived the sinking.