[Laufen zum Ziel]

What a waste of two years of using my WO. What a thrill to have my first
kill at 100% real.

O300 hours went to periscope depth and did a Hydrophone check. A faint
sound of props was heard at 350%. Due to being dark, with no moon,
I surfaced to see if the Watch could spot a ship. The watch reported a
sighting at 340% 5800 m. I went on deck and using the Uzo confirmed a
British cargo ship darkened. I fed the information to my Navigation Officer
and requested an intercept course. I also ordered hands on deck to man flac
and deck gun. With not a lot of confidence I entered required information
into the TDC. I ordered tubes 1 & 3 loaded and outer doors open. I took
one last reading at 1500 m and reset the TDC. As the bow of the target
(Large Cargo) passed the center of the UZO I fired #1. When the center of
the target crossed the UZO I fired #2. Watching from the bridge I saw #1
impact and explode where I had aimed. Their was a big explosion and the
target turned on their search light. At that same moment # 2 impacted
and exploded blowing the target into two pieces. Both pieces sank within one minute.

I felt great for my new found skills but sorry for the crew who never had a
chance to abandon ship.

Thanks to all forum members who have helped to teach us how to hunt
and target.