Thanks, mate!
That was realy some scary encounter. They were probably less then 100m away when I dived. I was expecting to see gunfire eny moment. I wonder did they see me at all? Or maybe they just had a radar signal, but not visual? I was thinking to make a hard turn to move away from their path, but was affraid that they'll spot me if I turn my broadside.
Anyway...
Feb 5
12:26 The weather has not cleared yet.
I will certainly have to abandon the convoy within two days, because in that time, with the current speed and course, we'll reach England.:rotfl:
Current position BE6683.
21:56
We were surprised by an escort again! This time without any warning. Suddenly there were sunds of gunfire, water sprays all around and flashes of light coming from behind. As we dived, several shells hit our stern, and some depthcharges exploded nearby, heavily shaking the boat.
Massive floodings in all aft compartments. The boat quickly sank to 110m, but the crew managed to pump the water out. Not knowing the condition of the hull, i did not dare to take the boat any deeper.
22:41
There are three or four escorts above, throwing large amounts of depthcharges. Hedgehogs, I suspect. So far we are doing OK. And the sounds of explosions are getting more and more distant.
23:08
The escorts gave up and returned to the convoy.
Now I have to decide what to do next. I'm affraid that the hull is badly damaged and that it may not survive another eventual attack.
(to be continued...)