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Old 07-24-11, 01:11 AM   #3019
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Default U109 IXB. Patrol 1. Part 1.

7.maj.41
BF61
2223: Undreway from Lorient.
Initial Destination: AK55.
Torpedoe Loadout: 2 x TI G7A (Tubes 3 & 6). 12 x TII G7E.
7 X TI G7E in upper decking.
All torpedoes preset to 3 meters AZ (Impact Pistol).

8.maj.41 BF19 2037: Dive for Destroyer.
8.maj.41 BF19 2340: Dive for Destroyer. (Full Moon).
14.maj41 AK67 2112: Radio: "Convoy. AK62. ENE. 6 knots."
15.maj.41 AK62 0719: Radio: "Convoy. AK03. ENE. 6 knots."

15.maj.41 AK03
0858: Corvette sighted. 254 R. Course almost paralel to our own.
0859: Remaining surfaced. Suspect Corvette to be Stb Escort.
0938: Reversing course inward of the Corvette (no longer visible).
0947: Destroyer sighted 011 R, at 4500 meters. New depth 15 meters.
0948: Wow! Merchants are close! Periscope depth. Silent Speed.
1005: Destroyer was menacing, at short range.
1006: Preset TDC: AOB 90 Port, 6 knots.
1006: Estimated course 058, 6 knots is given.
1007: Open tubes 1, 2, 4, and 5. (Inside the box. Front row only.)
1008: 2 degree spread for a triple shot on C2 Cargo.
1009: Tube 5 goes to first targetable merchant at/near 1000 meters.
1011: Fire 1, 4, and 2! Fire 5! (Few degrees early, but range looks perfect).
1011: Down scope. New depth 101 meters!
1012: Impact! Small Merchant Romper screwed up the shot, and sunk.
1013: Impact! Tube 5 (Targeted Small Merchant).
1014: Impact x 2! (C2, at about 3000 meters). Damn romper!
1017: Passing 40 meters. 5 degrees Left Rudder.
1026: Small Merchant (astern) sunk!
1033: Passing 100 meters. Steady up on 283.
1053: Bow on to warship at short range.
1115: Warship at long range, moving fast toward convoy.
1120: All clear. Reloading torpedo tubes.

1301: Report sent:
AK0373
Two 2000 tonners sunk.
Contact lost in heavy rain & fog. 7 M/S.
Last contact 058, making 6 knots.
2 air, and 8 electrics available.
7 air in upper decking.

1326: Continue toward AK5535.

17.maj.41 AK5535 1933: On station. Medium fog. Report sent.
17.maj.41 AK5535 2003: BDU: Occupy AK8312.
18.maj.41 AK8312 1419: Report: On station.
18.maj.41 AK8312 1454: BDU: Proceed toward BC4311, at most economical speed.
19.maj.41 AK8415 2154: Light fog. 1 M/S.
19.maj.41 AK8415 2155: Moving 1 bow, and 1 stern external in.
20.maj.41 AK8415 0001: 8 electric, and 4 air available. 5 externals untouched.
25.maj.41 BC23 0758: Radio: "Convoy. BC29. ENE. 6 knots."
25.maj.41 BC23 0800: Responding in heavy fog.
25.maj.41 BC29 1357: Submerging in heavy fog.
25.maj.41 BC29 1800: Convoy unfounded.

27.maj.41. Light fog. 3 M/S. Save & Exit.

U102 is single handedly sinking the entire british merchant fleet.
U103 is presumed lost during a convoy engagement.

Last edited by Snestorm; 07-24-11 at 01:23 AM.
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