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U 115
- KTB -
First War Patrol
(17th war patrol overall)
Tuesday, 9 March 1943 - Kiel Kriegsmarinewerft
Final Adjustments and Pre-War Patrol Preparation:
- Installation and testing of the Magic Eye (of the Wireless Receiver Ela 10.12) in the FuMB-1/Metox600A.
- Loading of Provisions, Ammunitions and Torpedoes:
Ari and A/A ammunition:
- 10,5cm-SK-C/32: 150 x SpG; 80 x PbG; 20 x LkG
- 3.7cm-SK-C/30: 2550 x PbG
- Twin-M.G.-2cm-C/30: 5280 x SpG (2 x 2640); 2720 x PbG (2 x 1360)
Torpedoes:
- Tubes I-IV & VI: T-3 (G7e), Pi-2/Pi39H (MZ/AZ)
- Tube V: T-4 "Falke" Pi-2/Pi39H (MZ/AZ)
- Bow above floor plates: 2 x T-3 (G7e), Pi-2/Pi39H (MZ/AZ)
- Bow under floor plates: 4 x T-1/G7a FAT (AtoFat), Pi-1/G7H/K-a (AZ only)
- Aft under floor plates: 3 x T-1/G7a FAT (AtoFat), Pi-1/G7H/K-a (AZ only)
- Upper deck containers: 10 (8 fwd, 2 aft) x T-1/G7a (Ato), Pi-1/G7H/K-a (AZ only)
Daily Op.-Briefing:
The Naval C.-in-C. decided on 20.2.43, that after the transference of the boats U 377, 592, 403, 405, 209, 376 and 334 from the North Sea to the Atlantic - the amount of North Sea boats will be supplemented from the boats from home - U 644, 467, 639, 711, 269, 339, 304, 636, 646 - 23 boats.
Erwin Rommel departed North Africa on account of health reasons.
U 648 (Ltnt.z.S.d.R. Peter-Arthur Stahl) undergoes Final Repairs at Blohm & Voss shipyard Hamburg.
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U 115
- KTB -
First War Patrol
(17th war patrol overall)
Wednesday,
10 March 1943 - Kiel Kriegsmarinewerft
Pre-War Patrol Preparation:
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Completed loading of Provisions, Ammunitions and Torpedoes:
Ari and A/A ammunition:
- 10,5cm-SK-C/32: 150 x SpG; 80 x PbG; 20 x LkG
- 3.7cm-SK-C/30: 2550 x PbG
- Twin-M.G.-2cm-C/30: 5280 x SpG (2 x 2640); 2720 x PbG (2 x 1360)
Torpedoes:
- Tubes I-IV & VI: T-3 (G7e), Pi-2/Pi39H (MZ/AZ)
- Tube V: T-4 "Falke" Pi-2/Pi39H (MZ/AZ)
- Bow above floor plates: 2 x T-3 (G7e), Pi-2/Pi39H (MZ/AZ)
- Bow under floor plates: 4 x T-1/G7a FAT (AtoFat), Pi-1/G7H/K-a (AZ only)
- Aft under floor plates: 3 x T-1/G7a FAT (AtoFat), Pi-1/G7H/K-a (AZ only)
- Upper deck containers: 10 (8 fwd, 2 aft) x T-1/G7a (Ato), Pi-1/G7H/K-a (AZ only)
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Final Adjustments and Repairs. Basin Trials.
Pre-War Patrol Briefing and new B.d.U.-Standing Orders:
1) Since 11.42, Deckgun also as Flak
2) Since End1942, A/C with Rockets RP-3
3) As of 8 Jan.1943, B.d.U.-Standing Order No. 307: Inspection/Replacement of Pistol G7H after Wabo Attack.
4) As of 8 Jan.1943, B.d.U.-Standing Order No. 308: Closing of Torpedo Tubes during Deep Dive.
5) As of 30 Jan.1943, B.d.U.-Standing Order No. 510: Test Run of Main Diesels at AK for 30min., every 4 days.
6) As of March 1943:
A) Forward Projectile "Hedgehog": Range/Distance 230-260m; Effective Range/Radius 30m; Sinking Speed 13m/s.
B) Mark24 Mine "Fido" (Homing) Torpedo: Depth 15-45m; Speed 12 kn for 10 min; Range 3700m.
Axis forces in Tunisia fall back to the Mareth Line.
U 648 (Ltnt.z.S.d.R. Peter-Arthur Stahl) undergoes Final Repairs at Blohm & Voss shipyard Hamburg.
RST
KorvKpt.& Cmdr. U 115