From the personal log of Lt. z S Willi Winkelman...
October 14th:
Last patrol was a washout. BdU guesstimates less than 15000 GRT scored. Homing torpedoes need better acoustic sensors - Half our shots either lost contact shortly after acquisition or failed to acquire altogether. Firing pistol on T II electric is also abysmal. Word is that the Kriegsmarine is supposedly developing new equipment for them, but people will say anything these days.
Radio crew still need more practice with new hydrophone equipment. Even after half-dozen patrols they still have trouble identifying vessel types. (Not that I have much right to speak; The propeller noises all sound the same to me)
At least sonar set works. Several pings needed to pin down range, but so far all distance readings have been accurate enough. Hopefully crewmen will have enough experience with identification before things start heating up.
In any case, we are safely back in port, although crew is disgruntled. Didn't even round the northern tip of Great Britain before we expended our eels.
On the bright side, KptLt. Wagner and U-1337 are currently at the top of the scoreboard with nearly 50000 GRT credited. Crew are all very proud.
Tonight the boys are all planning to head out to let off steam. Hope that choir is still in town.
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