Pattuglia E.Morgersen 20 ottobre 1940.
 

Afraid of getting too close to the Irish coast, I decided to attack, despite the very rough sea. I hit a merchant ship and I jumped to a depth of 69 metres and started to escape. Unfortunately I was damaged, but it was nothing serious, and we reached a depth of 160 metres. The two escort corvettes were not very skilful and after a while they gave up and moved away. With only two torpedoes I returned to the base of St.Nazaire. During our return we sank a freighter, neutral or friend I don't know why the darkness prevented me from seeing the flag, but the course it had was definitely towards England. The sinking was not credited to us. As soon as we are ready we will leave for the South Atlantic.

"They are showing also in Cmdr personal files (via browser)...just click the patrol number" => Yes, that's the way I always do it.

But how do you do it, that it shows up like the pic you posted here? Which game save do I load do be able to see it in the onboard KTB (keystroke "k")?

What color was the ships icon on the map view F5?

U 112 Type IXB 1940/2020 - 3rd War Patrol - Outbound Transit
 

Started a new career in August 2019, to commemorate the beginning of WWII, 80 years ago ...


Saturday, 26 October 1940 - Bay of Biscay

0030 - Reloaded tubes I & II with G7e, K-b.

0200 - Outgoing F.T.: To B.d.U.:
On 25 Oct., 2220h, steamer of 4792ts sunk with 1 torpedo and deck gun. Qu.4295BF. 1 Eto was a dud. 165cbm. 12 internal eels. SSW1/1, partly cloudy, visibility 8-9sm, >1000mb. - RST -

0234 - Incoming F.T.: From B.d.U.:
RST: Message received. Be watchful of enemy aircraft!

1200 - Qu.1751BF - Days Run: 289.3sm - ↗(24h)

1345 - Incoming ship contact report in Qu.1479BF, on heading ENE, speed >13kn.
Boat not operating on contact report due to the defective diesel engines.

1800 - Norddeich Radio report about the brit. Passenger Liner "Empress of Britain" being bombed by a Fw200 Condor from the 2./K.G.40, piloted by Oblt. Jope.

Cmdr: "Maybe the one we saw yesterday, in the early morning hours?"

Pattuglia E.Morgersen 20 ottobre 1940.
 

Herr Kapitan, I use 100% realism and therefore there was no symbol on the navigator's map, either of the first or second sinking.:Kaleun_Wink:

U69 "Laughing Cow" second patrol
 

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Onealex mod 1.30

Ok, thanks!!!

Ok, got it. I'm not at 100% - like to have some nice external view shots and give my Navigator and my Weapons Officer something to do as well :03:

U 112 Type IXB 1940/2020 - 3rd War Patrol - Second steamer sunk
 

Started a new career in August 2019, to commemorate the beginning of WWII, 80 years ago ...


Sunday, 27 October 1940 - Western Approaches

0230 - Weather and sea conditions getting worse: W4/3, overcast, hazy.

0730 - Boat operating on ship contact report 0720/27, in Qu.7887AM, on heading ENE, speed 6-7kn.

0926 - Incoming F.T.: From B.d.U.:
B-Dienst report about an enemy convoy in Qu.7799AM, on heading WNW, speed 7-11kn.

Cmdr.: "Decision not to operate on the convoy owing to
1. the unfavourable position behind the convoy,
2. the defective diesel engines and
3. the deteriorating weather conditions.
Instead, I will continue to operate on the ship contact report 0720/27 and conserve fuel and torpedoes for operation in the ordered patrol line."

1133 - "Surface vessel!". Steamer bearing 25°, E=7000, on course 286°, speed 7kn. It is the ship contact report 0720/27.

1135 - Maneuvering into attack position. "Battle Stations!"

1152 - At E=2400, the steamer starts sending "SSS" and zig-zagging. Steamer has a deck gun mounted on the stern, which is not firing. Manning deck gun.

1153 - At E=1900, "Free to attack!". After 10 shots and hits, a fire is breaking out on the steamer and she sinks by the bow. Approaching 3 life boats. Questioned and provisioned the 9 occupants. Steamer has 2181ts.

1200 - Qu.7874AM - Days Run: 279.4sm - ↗(24h)

1220 - Leaving area on general course. "Dismissed from Battle Stations!"

Continuing outbound tranist.

U69 "Laughing Cow" 3rd patrol
 

E.Morgersen prima della migliaio 09 Novembre 1940
 

I've also thought about it myself Herr Kapitan, also because it's actually a bit stressful to do it all by yourself and probably the next patrol will enable the navigating officer and the officer at arms. Auf Wiedersehen,Herr Kapitan.

On my third commander since war started.

Oblt. Jakob Meier (KC), retired
U-31, Type VIIA
2nd Flot.
Sep39-Jun40
5 patrols
24 ships sunk
132,035 tons

Oblt. Johannes Kramer (German Cross), retired
U-104, Type IXB
2nd Flot.
Jul40-Dec40
4 patrols
21 ships sunk
123,844 tons

Oblt. Fredrich Bos
U-104, Type IXB
2nd Flot.
Jan41-

I forgot to add: I only use the Weapons Officer's help for surface attacks, as historically, it was the XO who made the actual surface attack, while the Cmdr commanded/steered the boat.



In a submerged attack, I'm on my own, though :03:

U 112 Type IXB 1940/2020 - 3rd War Patrol - Outbound Transit
 

Started a new career in August 2019, to commemorate the beginning of WWII, 80 years ago ...


Monday, 28 October 1940 - West of Ireland

0200 - Outgoing F.T.: To B.d.U.:
On 27 Oct., 1155h, steamer of 2181ts sunk with deck gun. Qu.7874AM. 12 internal eels. 151cbm. Continuing outbound transit. W4/3, overcast, light haze, visibility 4-5sm, ~1000mb. - RST -

0217 - Incoming F.T.: From B.d.U.:
RST: Good job! Continue according to Op. orders. All other boats in front of the Northern Channel: Move to the east 15-20°W, in East-West patrol line.

0700 - Diving for torpedo maintenance at T=50.

0856 - O₂ = 20%

1200 - Qu.9611AL - Days Run: 216.8sm - ↗202.2sm (19h) - ↘14.6sm (5h)

Torpedo tubes I - VI serviced.

1305 - O₂ = 19%. Commenced trial dive at A+20.

1325 - Surfaced.

1326 - Boat ventilated.

1330 - 1455 - Charging batteries. 1h25' for 2100Ah.

1546 - Incoming F.T.: From U 32:
Have sunk the brit. Passenger Liner "Empress of Britain", escorted by 2 destroyers, with 2 torpedoes.
- Jenisch -

Continuing outbound transit.

E.Morgersen patrol 1940, November 09
 

19401109 0939am Patrol 2
U-101, 7tf Flotilla
Left at: November 9, 1940 09:39 a.m.
from St.Nazaire
Risk-free and monotonous travel. Usual crew routine.

19401111 1253 Reached the patrol grid.BF15.
Good sea and clear skies. Crews ready for action. I have a new officer Michael Marbach and I think he is a good element with three specialisations (Watchman, Helmsman and Torpedoman). Small merchant ship sighted and sunk with the cannon.

19401112 0034 Sighted and chased another small merchant ship and sunk with artillery in grid BF16. I congratulate the artillerymen.

19401112 1444 Sighted two ships travelling together. Chased to grid BF12. An oil tanker ( T2 Tanker ), gunned down and same end to an M04B 5 minutes later.
The crew is on high and morale is sky-high.

19401112 2137 We sink an MX04B into the BF12 grill while we are on our way home.

19401115 0351 We enter the base in St.Nazaire. Patrol with excellent results with 5 sinkings for a total of about 25000/26000 tons.

Received an iron cross for the head piece and 29 badges for the sailors. A qualification given to an officer. I am proud of my men.

U 112 Type IXB 1940/2020 - 3rd War Patrol - Outbound Transit
 

Started a new career in August 2019, to commemorate the beginning of WWII, 80 years ago ...


Tuesday, 29 October 1940 - Southwest of Rockall Bank

1020 - Incoming F.T.: From U 31:
Have sunk the burning wreck of SS Matina, 5389ts. - Prelberg -

1200 - Qu.5599AL - Days Run: 244.9sm - ↗240.7sm (22h 35') - ↘4.2sm (1h 25')

Continuing outbound transit.

Oh yeah.

U69 « Laughing cow » 4th patrol
 

The laughing cow is not laughing anymore...
June 13, 4th patrol Est of America coasts ended rammed by a US destroyer in huge storm...not enough time for a crash dive.
All hands lost.
7000T Cargo was sunk just few days before.

Yep, as of beginning 1942, ASW vessels have radar!!!!

Great Job!!!!