U-47, a German U-boat commanded by Günther Prien during World War II, is most famously known for its successful attack on the British battleship HMS Royal Oak in Scapa Flow. In addition to this notable accomplishment, U-47 conducted multiple patrols, during which it damaged or sunk several other ships.
Throughout its operational history, U-47 embarked on 10 patrols. Here is a summary of its achievements:
This record makes U-47 one of the more successful U-boats during its time in service.
For additional details, you can refer to resources such as "uboat.net" which provide comprehensive logs and records of U-47's patrols and activities: U-47 at uboat.net.