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U 112 Type IXB 1940/2020
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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. |
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In that case, we wish you good health + time for "Happy Hunting"! :up: |
U 112 Type IXB 1940/2020
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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. |
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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!: |
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Well, it's been a good innings............ |
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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: |
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Started new career in August 2019 to commemorate the beginning of WWII, 80 years ago ... ++++ Monday, 5 August 1940 - Kiel Taking boat out of dry dock and putting on charging station. Beginning of pre-war patrol preparation. Tuesday, 6 August 1940 - Kiel Taking on of Fuel Oil (176.2cbm) and Lubrication Oil. Wednesday, 7 August 1940 - Kiel Trimming trials in harbour basin. Thursday, 8 August 1940 - Kiel Test cruise in Kiel Fjord. Friday, 9 August 1940 - Kiel Testing of Navigational and Radio Equipment. |
U 112 Type IXB 1940/2020
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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
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++++ KTB - U 112 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) RST |
U 112 Type IXB 1940/2020
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++++ KTB - U 112 Saturday, 17 August 1940 - Kiel Taking on of fresh food provisions. RST Kptlt.&Cmdr. |
U 112 Type IXB 1940/2020 - 1st War Patrol
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++++ KTB - U 112 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. RST Kptlt.&Cmdr. |
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