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U 113 (IXC) - 4th War Patrol - New Op.-Orders and a Convoy Report
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Wednesday, 22 April 1942 - ENE of Barbuda -
0044 - O₂ = 20%.
0603 - O₂ = 19%.
0827 - At Reception Depth.
0828 - S-Tiefe. Wind and Sea appear to be unchanged. However, it is now also raining.
0830 - Surfaced after 10h 10min. and 29.6sm.
N7/6, overcast, drizzle, hazy, poor visibility, <1000mb.
0835 - Boat ventilated. 2x1/3-Ahead.
0842 - Compressed Air Supply filled. Battery 7900Ah. 2x325RPM/9kn.
0902 - Incoming F.T.: From B.d.U.:
For Commanders eyes only!
Ensure assignment to 11th U-Flotilla Drontheim as of 12 June, in support of Op. in the northern waters. If needed, cancel current patrol and apply for transfer upon arrival in base. - B.d.U. -
0903 - Sunrise. Weather and Sea unchanged since 0830h.
1200 - Qu.7945DP - Days Run: 155.4sm - ↗ 125.8sm (13h 50') - ↘ 29.6sm (10h 10').
204cbm (3cbm/24h). Battery 7900Ah. 6Eto+14Ato. 10.5cm: 138xSpG, 29xLkG. On course 270°. Weather and Sea unchanged since 0830h, 22 April.
1611 - Qu.7855DP -
2125 - Sundown. Weather and Sea unchanged since 0830h.
2220 - Diving for submerged cruise at A-20.
2227 - A-20. 135rpm/3kn, Silent Running.
2332 - Qu.7755DP -
Continuing outbound transit acc. Op.-Orders.
Kptlt.&Cmdr.
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Started new career in August 2019 to commemorate the beginning of WWII, 80 years before ...
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Thursday, 23 April 1942 - NE of Barbuda -
0052 - O₂ = 20%.
0603 - O₂ = 19%.
0820 - At Reception Depth.
0822 - S-Tiefe. Weather and Sea appear to be unchanged.
0830 - Incoming ship contact report of a neutral ship in Qu.9947DO, on course NW, medium speed.
Surfaced after 10h 10min. and 29.7sm.
N7/6, overcast, drizzle, hazy, poor visibility, <1000mb.
0833 - Boat ventilated.
0843 - Compressed Air Supply filled. Battery 6000Ah. 2x325RPM/9kn.
0903 - Sunrise. Weather and Sea unchanged since 22 April, 0830h.
0907 - Incoming F.T.: From B.d.U.:
For Commanders eyes only!
To all boats of 2nd/12th U-Flotilla: If still possible, enter the fuel point Port-of-Spain and sink tankers. ACHTUNG: Do NOT enter via the south entrance as it is mined. Enter through the north entrance. Beware of the coastal batteries. - B.d.U. -
1025 - It is stopping to rain and clearing up somewhat. Wind and Sea are decreasing, as they shift West.
1200 - Qu.9955DP - Days Run: 154.4sm - ↗ 124.7sm (13h 50') - ↘ 29.7sm (10h 10').
201cbm (3cbm/24h). Battery 6000Ah. 6Eto+14Ato. 10.5cm: 138xSpG, 29xLkG. On course 270°. NNW4/3, partly cloudy, light haze, good visibility, >1000mb.
1207 - Light damage to forward upper deck repaired.
1300 - NNW1/1, partly cloudy, light haze, good visibility, >1000mb.
1401 - Norddeich Radio sending O.K.W. report, that on this day, Kptlt. Richard Zapp is being awarded with the Knights Cross and Kptlt. Reinhard Hardegen with the Oak Leaves to the Knights Cross.
Cmdr.: U-Zapp is also currently operating in our area.
1713 - Qu.9855DO - On new course 252°.
1805 - Charging batteries (6000Ah): Port-Diesel Propulsion 396RPM/9kn; Stbd.-Diesel Charging 496RPM.
2115 - Batteries charged => 3h 10min. for 4000Ah. 2x325RPM/11kn.
2133 - Sundown. Wind and Sea unchanged since 1300h.
2348 - Incoming F.T.2340/23: From B.d.U.:
B-Dienst reporting a small enemy convoy in Qu.8945DO, on course East, speed 7k. - B.d.U. -
2357 - On new course 298°. Full Ahead, 16.5kn.
Boat operating on convoy report 2340/23. "On Maneuver Stations!".
Kptlt.&Cmdr.
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