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Did U-boats mine the Gulf of St. Lawrence?

Possible German mining attempts in the Gulf of St. Lawrence are recalled without identifying a boat, date, or confirmed operation.

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Question

Did German submarines attempt to lay mines in the Gulf of St. Lawrence?

Short answer

Possibly on a couple of occasions, but this remains an unverified recollection.

Notes

German submarines may have attempted to mine the Gulf of St. Lawrence on a couple of occasions. This remains an uncertain recollection without a confirmed boat, date, or minefield. The available answer does not establish particular operations.