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Leandros · 01-27-10, 12:19 PM

Patrol 27 Kaleu Eckhardt - U-68 - July 30th 1943 04:00

Just left Lorient for kvadrant DC72 - east of Florida.

Patrol 26 was abruptly discontinued as in the attack on a convoy west of Freetown obs and attack periscopes were destroyed by gunfire from an enemy destroyer - after we had made hits on 2 freighters. Was just turning to give the destroyer an aft torp when we got too lax and let him get too close before lowering the scope. Nothing much to do but to return to Lorient after having shaken them on 175 meters depth.

Crossed by a couple of convoys on the way back but preferred to keep distance. Also a Sunderland in Biscaya.

Boy, I am looking forward to those new, self-seeking torpedoes which are rumoured to be right around the corner.

01-27-10, 12:19 PM	#663
Leandros Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Stockholm Posts: 676 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	Patrol 27 Kaleu Eckhardt - U-68 - July 30th 1943 04:00 Just left Lorient for kvadrant DC72 - east of Florida. Patrol 26 was abruptly discontinued as in the attack on a convoy west of Freetown obs and attack periscopes were destroyed by gunfire from an enemy destroyer - after we had made hits on 2 freighters. Was just turning to give the destroyer an aft torp when we got too lax and let him get too close before lowering the scope. Nothing much to do but to return to Lorient after having shaken them on 175 meters depth. Crossed by a couple of convoys on the way back but preferred to keep distance. Also a Sunderland in Biscaya. Boy, I am looking forward to those new, self-seeking torpedoes which are rumoured to be right around the corner. Last edited by Leandros; 01-27-10 at 02:14 PM.