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The info box says sunk by own mine on 10th September, while the bulk of the article discusses a sinking on the 31st October. Can someone clarify? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 89.204.241.145 (talk) 18:32, 24 January 2011 (UTC)Reply
UC-42 was lost on 10 September 1917 after one of her own mines exploded, blowing off her stern and killing all 27 crew. The U-boat's loss was not known by the British until 31 October when oil was seen. Divers reached UC-42, recovering items and papers and bringing them to Dunmore East, in Waterford, Ireland. The hatches were open, suggesting that the crew tried to escape; one body was recovered. Walter Richter was initially buried at Drumcannon, Waterford, but now lies in Glencree German war cemetery.
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