Ive been through the channel. Mid 1941 with my uboat U-45, still liveing.:yep:

The English phrase for 'louvoyer' is 'zig-zagging'. In poor visibility (rain, wind 15m/s second etc..) it's unlikely to spot you at more than 300m, unless you do something to give yourself away, like run too fast and creats a huge bow spalsh. That's why it needs to be a slow merchant.

As for 'The Mousetrap', we have an old English saying: 'Curiosity killed the cat'.:D

Doenitz wants to know if your insurance is up to date....?:-?

My tactic was cruising on surface at night, 16 knt. (June 41') :lol:

Not safe to dive in the channel,found that it is mine city.

You are so cruel...
:lol:

I'll do my best.
I must: I have a meet with Fraulein Frida who is waitting for me at Lorient !!!

:rotfl:

Frida??? I have a girl called Frida waiting for me at Lorient too!:huh:

Probably the twisted sisters.

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/9...assin01xw1.jpg

:rotfl:

I think this was me in the channel in '44. I hit a mine and lost my engines. I slowed down and came to a sinking stop against this next mine! Actually hit the line just below the mine, then sunk straight down to the bottom. Destroyer finally finished me off as you can see it coming.

http://www.kylania.com/sh3/ohnoes.jpg

If you ever get the chance, watch U-Boote Westvaarts. They actually have two sailors talking about their girlfriends, only to find out it really is the same girl.:rotfl:

Hi,

I'm damned for sure...

I was out of the Strait savety after 3 real cruel hours like this:
http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/9690/g01az4.jpg

In the night they was out of bomb but always over me in the right position.
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/2637/g02un3.jpg

Finally I'm save a little bit far away that the pic shows and right after that, you know what ? CTD !!!
http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/7647/g03ou2.jpg


:damn::damn::damn::damn::damn::damn::damn::damn:

If you are looking for sympathy you've come to the wrong forum.

Try 'Suicidal U-boat Captains Anonymous...':D

Good luck with that.;)

Thanks.
It's ok now, I'm in Cadiz near de m/v Thalia to refuel before back home at Lorient !!
It was a great moment specially when I command "surface".
Yeah we win !!!

:p

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/7...3412843wx0.jpg

I know a Frida, too. Keep me posted on your whereabouts :cool: