 In the beginning of January, 1943, after the completion of repairs, "Adrias" sailed to the Mediterranean where she participated in missions escorting convoys.On 27 January 1943, while positioned NW off Cape Finisterre "Adrias" was believed to have sunk the (British Admiralty's signal presumed her possibly sunk).When the war ended the loss of the German submarine was officially confirmed to have occurred on 27 January.