[Kapitän]

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Friday, 7 November 1941 - Lorient

B.d.U. Assessment:

This was the second war patrol of this boat and crew. This war cruise was hampered by bad weather and much increased ASW capabilities of the enemy, who has equipped its escort vessels with 3000m and 7000m range radar. The boat and crew experienced its "baptism of fire", with nearly 200 depth charges being dropped on the boat. It has to be noted, that the boat did not experience any damage from these attacks, because of the exemplary behavior and skill of the commander and crew. It is also noteworthy, that the boat did not encounter any enemy airplanes, throughout the entire patrol. As it was not possible to load the external torpedoes under deck due to weather, the commander made the best of the opportunities that he was presented with. He also, sighted three further convoys and managed to keep contact and send shadowing reports. The sinking of 4 steamers of 18091ts and torpedoing 2 steamers of 8157ts, is a fine success.

Karl Dönitz

Vizeadmiral & B.d.U.

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

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Saturday, 8 November 1941 - Lorient

Awards & Promotions:

The Commander was awarded with the German Cross in Gold!

The XO, OFähnr.z.S. Udo HARTENSTEIN was promoted to Ltnt.z.S., and Quartermaster Otto TOTENHAGEN, was promoted to Chief Quartermaster!

The XO, the Chief Quartermaster and the L.I., Ltnt.-Ing. Fritz FRIEDERICHS, were awarded with the U-boat War Badge!

The 2nd Sea Watch, was awarded with the Iron Cross 2nd Class!

The crew is given leave of 4 weeks at home, in shifts of 2 weeks each.

Second war patrol with U 113 and 14th war patrol overall completed.

RST

Kptlt.&Cmdr.