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Old 08-11-14, 02:49 PM   #16
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Wed., 30.8.39 - West of Ireland

0700 - Qu. A L 9322 - Reached assigned patrol area.

1200 - Qu. A L 9355 - Days Run: 187.3 sm
93 cbm. SSW7, Sea6, medium swell from West, moderate, ~1000mb, medium visibility
Sunrise 0905 - Sunset 2325

No further occurences.

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Old 08-12-14, 02:43 AM   #17
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Thu., 31.8.39 - West of Ireland

1200 - Qu. A L 9388 - Days Run: 140.9 sm
91 cbm. NNW6, Sea5, light swell from west, cloud cover, light haze, ~1000mb, medium visibility
Sunrise 0914 - Sunset 2328

1830 - Qu. A L 9352 - Incoming F.T.: From O.K.M.:
To all Atlantic boats: 1.) Beginning of hostilities against Poland, 1.9., 0445. 2.) Reaction of Western allies uncertain. 3.) No hostile actions against English or other Western allies forces, unless in self-defense or under special order. 4.) For now, boats shall remain in assigned patrol area.

Boat standing up and down in assigned patrol area. Operating according to orders.

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Old 08-12-14, 11:57 AM   #18
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Fri., 1.9.39 - West of Ireland

0302 - Qu. A L 9355 - Incoming F.T.:
Gelhaar: B-Dienst reports four british merchants approaching Marqu. A M 18, northern tip of Rockall Bank, ETA 3.9., 12:00. Keep position. - F.d.U. -

From this F.T. it is not discernible which order is current. According to the last sentence of this F.T. and due to the fact that I'm out of position to reach the mentioned Marqu. in time, I decide to remain in my current position.

0501 - Qu. A L 9358 - Norddeich Radio reports an attack of polish forces against the Gleiwitz radio station and that since 0445 Germany is striking back.

1002 - Qu. A L 9628 - Incoming F.T.:
Gelhaar: All polish naval forces are to be considered hostile and must be attacked without prior warning. - F.d.U. -

1136 - Qu. A L 9652 - Special Report from the O.K.M. on Norddeich Radio: Germany is in a state of war with Poland.

1200 - Qu. A L 9652 - Days Run: 144.2 sm
90 cbm. ENE7, Sea6, light swell from north, cloud cover, hazy, <1000mb, medium visibility
Sunrise 0955 - Sunset 0020, 2.9.39

1220-1445 - Test dive to A+20 and torpedo maintenance at A-30.

Boat standing up and down in assigned patrol area.

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Old 08-13-14, 02:30 AM   #19
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Sat., 2.9.39 - West of Ireland

1200 - Qu. A L 9346 - Days Run: 137.7 sm - ↗ 133.3 sm - ↘ 4.4 sm
88 cbm. ENE7, Sea6, light swell from north, cloud cover, hazy, <1000mb, medium visibility
Sunrise 1001 - Sunset 0032, 3.9.39

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Old 08-13-14, 04:16 PM   #20
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Sun., 3.9.39 - West of Ireland

1200 - Qu. A L 9666 - Days Run: 137.2 sm
86 cbm. NE7, Sea6, light swell from north, moderate, light haze, ~1000mb, medium visibility
Sunrise 1018 - Sunset 0041, 4.9.39

1202 - Norddeich Radio reports that England has declared war against Germany and that the position of France is uncertain.

1258 - Qu. A L 9665 - F.T. 1256/3: From O.K.M.:
To all Atlantic forces: Start of hostilities against England now.

1403 - Qu. A L 9665 - F.T. 1400/3: From O.K.M.:
Merchant war of the U-Boote for now according to the current operational orders - prize rule, preferably against troop transports, especially in the English channel.

1550 - Qu. A L 9664 - Incoming F.T.: From O.K.M.:
Start of hostilities against England, Australia, India and New Zealand now, don't wait to be attacked first, engage without prior warning.

1753 - Qu. A L 9656 - F.T. 1752/3: From F.d.U.:
From O.K.M.: As of 1700h, France regards itself in a state of war with Germany. Hostilities against France, even during merchant war, only in self-defense.

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Old 08-14-14, 03:08 AM   #21
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Mon., 4.9.39 - West of Ireland

1035 - B-Dienst and Norddeich Radio report sinking of the 'Athenia'.

1200 - Qu. A L 9371 - Days Run: 136.6 sm
84 cbm. NE7, Sea6, light swell from north, moderate, light haze, ~1000mb, medium visibility
Sunrise 1033 - Sunset 0051, 5.9.39

1655 - Qu. A L 9345 - Incoming F.T.: From O.K.M.:
Operational orders No. VI A - Prize Rule - remain valid without exception for merchant warfare.

2353 - Qu. A L 9356 - Incoming F.T.: From O.K.M.:
To all boats: Upon order of the Führer, until further notice, no combat actions against passenger ships, even in convoy.

Boat standing up and down in assigned patrol area.

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Old 08-14-14, 03:39 PM   #22
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Tue., 5.9.39 - West of Ireland

1200 - Qu. A L 7146 - Days Run: 131.8 sm
83 cbm. NNW7, Sea6, light swell from north, cloud cover, hazy, <1000mb, medium visibility
Sunrise 1032 - Sunset 0042, 6.9.39

No further occurences.

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Old 08-15-14, 01:52 AM   #23
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Wed., 6.9.39 - West of Ireland

1200 - Qu. A L 9666 - Days Run: 141.8 sm
81 cbm. WNW7, Sea6, light swell from north, cloud cover, hazy, <1000mb, medium visibility
Sunrise 1036 - Sunset 0103, 7.9.39

1205-1440 - Qu. A L 6665 - Test dive to A+20 and torpedo maintenance at A-30.

1743 - Qu. A L 9656 - Incoming F.T.: From O.K.M.:
Situation regarding France still uncertain. Combat actions, even during merchant warfare, only in self-defense. Vessels identified as French, are not to be stopped. Under all circumstances, avoid any incidents with France.

1901 - Qu. A L 9655 - Incoming F.T.: From F.d.U.:
South African vessels are to be treated as hostile.

2319 - Qu. A L 9646 - Diving from Swordfish aircraft approaching from 103° true, distance 8000m. No bombs dropped. Continue submerged cruise at A-50.

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Thu., 7.9.39 - West of Ireland

0209 - Qu. A L 9645 - Surfaced.

The Swordfish airplane some 550 sm from the Irish west coast can only mean one thing: There must be an enemy Aircraft Carrier operating in the area. Even though, the airplane did not drop any bombs, I must assume that I have been spotted. Having operated in the ordered patrol zone for one week, I decide therfore, to head west.

0415 - Qu. A L 9644 - F.T.0400/7: To B.d.U.:
After one week in ordered PZ, no traffic found. 6.9., 2320h, Marqu. A L 9646, diving from Swordfish aircraft, suspect enemy aircraft carrier. I retire to the west. 80 cbm, 9 Eto, 5 Ato. W5, Sea4, light westerly swell, clear >1000mb, light haze, good visibility. "Gelhaar"

1200 - Qu. A L 9554 - Days Run: 149.6 sm - ↗ 135.9 sm - ↘ 13.7 sm
79 cbm. W5, Sea4, light swell from west, clear, light haze, >1000mb, good visibility
Sunrise 1125 - Sunset 0155, 8.9.39

1902 - Qu. A L 9464 - Incoming F.T.: From F.d.U.:
Boats of the 6th & 7th Flotilla ordered back to base, except for 'U.-Heinicke'. The remaining boats are distributed in groups in front of the northern entrance of the Irish Sea. All issued 'G 7 e' torpedoes have been adapted for angle shots.

Operating according to orders.

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Fri., 8.9.39 - North Atlantic

1200 - Qu. A L 8576 - Days Run: 200.3 sm
75 cbm. NNW7, Sea6, light swell from south, clear, light haze, ~1000mb, good visibility
Sunrise 1149 - Sunset 0207, 9.9.39

1445 - Incoming F.T.: From F.d.U.:
For reconnaissance purposes in the area of Iceland - Shetlands - Norway during the return cruise, following routes must be taken: a) Between Iceland and Färörer - northern third, "U.-Gelhaar", middle third, "U.-Sohler", southern third, "U.-Schultze" and "U.-Barten". b) ... c) Between Shetlands and Norway - western third, "U.-Schmidt", eastern third, "U.-Gelhaar", middle third, "U.-Sohler".

Operating according to orders.

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Sat., 9.9.39 - North Atlantic

1200 - Qu. A L 7819 - Days Run: 203.8 sm
71 cbm. NW2, Sea2, clear, >1000mb, good visibility
Sunrise 1206 - Sunset 0206, 10.9.39

1950-2215 - Qu. A L 7755 - Test dive to A+20 and torpedo maintenance at A-50.

No further occurences.

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Sun., 10.9.39 - North Atlantic

0604 - Incoming F.T.: From O.K.M.: Attacks against convoys north of the Brest latitude are approved when escorted by French or French and English forces. Passenger ships must not be attacked by uboats, even when escorted.

1200 - Qu. A L 7832 - Days Run: 205.7 sm - ↗ 199.7 sm - ↘ 6.0 sm
68 cbm. NW2, Sea2, clear, >1000mb, good visibility
Sunrise 1158 - Sunset 0153, 11.9.39

1901 - Qu. A L 8485 - Incoming F.T.: From F.d.U.: Canadian ships are to be considered hostile.

Operating according to orders.

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Mon., 11.9.39 - North Atlantic

1200 - Qu. A L 8828 - Days Run: 209.0 sm
65 cbm. NNE7, Sea6, light swell from north, clear, >1000mb, good visibility
Sunrise 1150 - Sunset 0153, 12.9.39

No further occurences.

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Tue., 12.9.39 - West of Ireland

1200 - Qu. A L 9753 - Days Run: 195.5 sm
61 cbm. SSW7, Sea6, medium swell from north, cloud cover, hazy, <1000mb, medium visibility
Sunrise 1144 - Sunset 0150, 13.9.39

1200-1455 - Test dive to A+20 and torpedo maintenance at A-30.

1528 - Incoming F.T.: From F.d.U.:
Returning atlantic boats are to report in at Norderney, respectively, Abelö.

Commencing return cruise.

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Wed., 13.9.39 - West of Ireland

0835 - Incoming F.T.: From F.d.U.:
Received shipping and mine warning for all Atlantic boats.

1200 - Qu. A L 9375 - Days Run: 176.6 sm - ↗ 169.5 sm - ↘ 7.1 sm
58 cbm. SSW7, Sea6, medium swell from north, cloud cover, hazy, <1000mb, medium visibility
Sunrise 1134 - Sunset 0144, 14.9.39

Incoming F.T.: From F.d.U.:
Received excerpts of the extended contraband list for Atlantic boats. Release for all issued G 7 e torpedoes having been adapted for angle shots from 7.9., is revoked: Only the angle-setting-mechanism has been adapted for angle shots but not the tail-fin.

Continuing return cruise.

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