I started at 250' At the end of the fight I was at 320. I was nervous as hell giving the order to go to 320. But she held together.
I lost both periscopes, damaged diesel engines, aft battery, trim pump, compressor and the entire watch crew wounded.
I'm trying to get back to Cavite at reduced speed before its closed due to enemy attacks.
No way I'm making it to Surabaya.
On an even less pleasant note the boat has no SD radar so planes can show real close not giving me much time to dive.
Did I mention my boat S-37 has no AA defenses?
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