Photos taken in the area north of ireland
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later i found a huge convoy,
here the first smoke came into visual range.
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It´s my first patrol with the IXB (ex TypeIIa skipper) and also my first one without the external camera.
I´m a little worried about the upcoming events...

So go for northern ireland, it´s a great place and you have enough water under the boat.

Well after considering all your posts (except that one by satmax who obviously wants to see me sunk) I decided to head for Gibralter. The reasons are these.
I have been to the AM51 AM53 area many times already.
I don't want to die (English channel).
The Carribean sounds nice but a VIIC doesn't have the range to do the return trip and Uncle Karl would not be happy.
I don't want to die (Ports) and I only do one harbour mission per career.
South of Ireland was just too close and too easy.

So as the crew did need a bit of warm weather and sun I thought Gibralter sounded good and we will stop off in Spain on the way home. I have heard that a U boat man can find a good time in Spain. Also there are inteligence reports that there are good convoys and task forces comeing out of Gibralter.

Sarge

There is probably heavy allied warship activity around the area west of gibraltar..
They´re defending the entrance to the strait.
Watch for planes too!
Be careful and good luck... :up:

really guys, i prefer the med, the sun, the sea, valetta, alexandria and gibralta :)