Nice read and format! Short patrol and running out of fuel quickly ...


BTW: Torpedo pistol G7H was AZ only (no MZ), from 06.1940 until 11.1942. Only after Pi39H was introduced in 11.1942, MZ was available again ...

KTB-11 U-94 (klh)
 

Shortly after returning to Wilhelmshaven I received orders to take command of the Type VIIC boat U-94 and transfer her to the new base in Lorient.

We departed on 18 September 1940 and took the English Channel to our assigned patrol in BF12. I am pleased not to have to make that transit again. Despite being within site of the French coast the entire way, we were harassed by British torpedo boats many times and had to remain submerged during daylight hours.

En route to our assignment we encountered a lone British cargo ship on 23 September and sunk her with torpedoes as the seas were too rough to rely on the deck gun. It took three to finish the job.

On 24 September we intercepted what was reportedly a neutral convoy heading southwest, but discovered to our delight it was flying British flags. We fired a spread of torpedoes and hit two ships, sinking a medium tanker. A pair of destroyer spent the next few hours keeping us down while the convoy made its escape. After surfacing we attempted an end run but the convoy changed course away and eluded us.

We spent the next two days in a search pattern in BF12 and were given the gift of two unescorted tankers. We submerged and waited for them to approach our position. After a fast surface we took aim with the deck gun and sunk both.

https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/pic...ictureid=11407

The next day we discovered another large British convoy bound for England comprising 16 ships plus escorts. We fired all five tubes and hit three ships, sinking a freighter. I immediately took the boat to 100m silent running and the escorts never picked up our scent.

With only a single aft torpedo left, we made our way to our new base in Lorient, arriving on 29 September 1940. It was a glorious first patrol in U-94, with five kills for 32000 tonnes in only 11 days.

Kapitänleutnant Hähl, U-45

@klh: Sorry, what Mod are you using again?

I'm currently running GWX3 and V16B1 with the ARB 1920x1080 mod plus some other mods that I like for gameplay. The "KLH" mods are either combinations of other mods or a few that I've done myself.

1-Supplement to V16B1 (JSGME)
2-Tychos Patch (that works)
GWX - 16km Atmosphere
GWX - No Medals on Crew
GWX - Enhanced Damage Effects
German Voices Speed Dial Fix 1.0
ARB WideGui 1920x1080
ARB WideGui 1920x1080 v0.3.1
ARB WideGui English & Deutsch
Fix for GWX and ARB 1920x1080 No officer at helms station
Fix for ARB WideGui Fonts
KLH Sub Emblem
KLH No Fatigue plus No Neutral Penalty
KLH Fix ARB RecogBk Chrono
BritishAsdicMkIFinal
Das Realistic Food
Ultimate ObjectView Camerav1.0
O2-Gauges v2
KLH Tweaks for GWX ARB
KLH Binocular for ARB GWX
KLH ARB Fix cameras.dat
KLH Working Files for GWX ARB

Looks pretty good! I've always played GWX in the past but kinda got stuck on CCoM10.0. Works pretty good is runs quite stable.

U 112 Type IXB 1940/2020
 

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

On Friday, 19 July 1940, arrived at the AGRU-Front, Kaseburg/Bornholm (Kvt.Kpt.-Ing. MÜLLER).

Saturday, 20 July 1940 - Bornholm
1802 - Qu.AO81 - AGRU-Front.
Radio report about unsuccessful RAF raid on W'haven.

Sunday, 21 July 1940 - Kaseburg
AGRU-Front successfully completed.

U-47, 2nd Flot., 30.11.39
 

Hi all.

After a two year silent run I'm back at sea with Hubert Henke on his 4th patrol. Playing LSH III 2015.

Ill health has given me some time on my hands for a little while, and I couldn't think of a better way to spend it.

I've lost my copy of the U-Boat Commander's Handbook, but I found an online version for the moment. I also bought U-Boat Tactics In World War II. And any day I'm expecting Iron Coffins, which I'll read in a recovery period.

Good luck. Gavin.

In that case, we wish you good health + time for "Happy Hunting"! :up:

U 112 Type IXB 1940/2020
 

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


On Monday, 22 July 1940, left Kaseburg for final repairs from damages sustained during AGRU-Front and for pre-war patrol preparation in Kiel.

Arrived at Germania Werft, Kiel-Gaarden, on Tuesday, 23 July 1940.

During the time in the shipyard, the crew was given two weeks of leave in two shifts, with one week overlapping.

A Boatswain's mate 2cl and a Fireman 3cl, were transferred to other U-Boat's. They were replaced by a Boatswain's mate 1cl and a Fireman 2cl, for their first post-training deployment.

Thank you Kapitan :Kaleun_Salute:

Fantastic to see my post doing so well after all this time.
I'll be sure to add to this over the coming days after quite a lengthy stay on land. I really need to get away from this virus mania and the churning sea is the only place to find my solace...

Paul.

A few hours out of Wilhelmshaven on 9.3.40 I've been ordered to return to base.

Apparently I've to undertake a 'special task' from 2.4.40 :o:o

I've not experienced this before, I'm a little anxious :hmmm::arrgh!:

That means it must be your turn to go into the barrel.

:03:

:o:o

Well, it's been a good innings............

The 2nd of April has almost came and went and I'm a bit unclear on my orders......

My patrol grid was AN46 and I was there very early so I took out some merchants, and I left myself the 4 bow tubes loaded for my 'special task'.

On 2.4.40 I got a message saying when Wesrubung starts I've to 'make full use of my weapons' in Norwegian waters and to be in my starting position.

Ok........what's my starting position? AN46 isn't very near Norway.

Should I stay in my patrol grid, or mover closer to Norway? I'm confused :k_confused:

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

U 112 Type IXB 1940/2020
 

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


Saturday, 10 August 1940,
until Sunday, 11 August 1940 - Kiel
Final Repairs and Adjustments.

U 112 Type IXB 1940/2020
 

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




Monday, 12 August 1940
until Friday, 16 August 1940 - Kiel

Taking on of Provisions, Ammunitions and Torpedoes, followed by Basin Trials.

Ari and A/A ammunition:
- SK-C/32, 10.5cm: 150 x SpG; 30 x LkG
- M.G.-2cm-C/30: 4000 x PbG

Taking on of torpedoes:
- Tubes I-VI: G7e, K-b
- Bow above floor plates: 2 x G7e, K-b
- Bow under floor plates: 2x G7e, K-b & 2 x G7a, K-a
- Aft under floor plate: 2 x G7a, K-a
- Upper deck containers: 8 x G7a, K-a
All with fuse Pi-G7H (only AZ / Pi-1 without MZ)

U 112 Type IXB 1940/2020
 

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



Saturday, 17 August 1940 - Kiel

Taking on of fresh food provisions.

U 112 Type IXB 1940/2020 - 1st War Patrol
 

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



Left Kiel on Sunday, 18 August 1940, for First War Patrol with U 112 and Ninth War Patrol overall.

Operational orders: Transfer cruise to the new base of the 2nd U.-Flotilla in Lorient. Supplementing of Fuel and Provisions in Bergen. Breakthrough into Atlantic between Faroe Islands and Shetlands. Operational area in front of the Northern Channel, in acc. with B.d.U. orders.

Cmdr: "1 year ago, on 17 August 1939, the first German submarines set sail for the North Atlantic, in this, the greatest conflict of all. One week later, on 24 August 1939, we too, left W'haven, for our first war patrol with U 11. And today, 1 year later, we are setting sail again for the first war patrol but now, with our new IXB boat, U 112."

0630 - Casting off - Leaving the Kieler Förde for outbound voyage via the Kattegat.

0730 - "Front zum Ehrenmal!" - All hands on deck for salute to the Honor Memorial Laboe.

1200 - Qu.7495AO - Days Run: ↗ 51.6sm (5h 30') - since Kiel

A lot of neutral shipping and German convoys in the Kattegat. Very good weather and sea conditions.
Continue outward transit.