die Elster (one of the U-46s' currently sailing in SH3), Patrol 2, report 2
Lt.z.s. Walter Zantow
U-46, VIIB, "die Elster"
7. Flottille, Kiel
Orders: Patrol grid AL03
25.8.1940
0304 AM51 Clear, visibility 9 km, wind 2.5 m/s. A large inbound convoy, estimated course 95 degrees, speed 7 knots. Approaching the convoy by keeping a constant bearing to the hydrophone sound of the closest escort. There are at least two escorts. The distance to the first ships is under 20 km. Planning for a submerged attack, because the night is very light, sea state 2 and sunrise is getting close. 11 torpedoes left.
Zantow
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