The U-boat's crew numbered 52, of which 44 men were rescued by U.S.S. Borie after being in the water about seven hours. Among the survivors were the commander, the executive officer, and the engineer officer, 16 ratings and 25 enlisted men. U.S.S. Borie transferred the prisoners to U.S.S. Card the following day. They were landed at Casablanca, French Morocco, on 17 August, and it was there that a preliminary interrogation was conducted.