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Old 08-24-20, 09:41 AM   #5526
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Default U 112 Type IXB 1940/2020 - 1st War Patrol

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Started a new career in August 2019, to commemorate the beginning of WWII, 80 years ago ...

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KTB - U 112

Friday, 23 August 1940 - Northeast of Shetlands

New B.d.U.-Orders: Lorient closed due to enemy air-layed mines dropped during the night. Uboats leaving Kiel, can only do so with daily convoys leaving for Kattegat and Norway.

0535 - Crossing Prime Meridian.

1200 - Qu.7587AF - Days Run: 197.5sm (24h)

1255 - Reaching entry point "Rosegarden", north of Shetlands.

1339 - Weather and sea conditions improving: N4/3, clear, light haze, vis.10000, >1000mb.

1802 - Norddeich Radio sending OKW report about He115 torpedo bombers sinking 2 British ships in the North Sea and damaging one other ship.

RST
Kptlt.&Cmdr.
Started a new career in August 2019, to commemorate the beginning of WWII, 80 years ago ...

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KTB - U 112

Saturday, 24 August 1940 - Northwest of Shetlands

0530 - Morning Dawn - Reaching "Rosegarden".

0900 - Diving for torpedo maintenance and diving exercises.

1200 - Qu.7746AF - Days Run: 181.4sm - 177.3sm (21h) - 4.1sm (3h)

1507 - Torpedo maintenance and deep dive trial to A-Meter successfully completed. Submerged cruise at A-10, 65 rpm, silent running.

RST
Kptlt.&Cmdr.
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