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U-49 April 13th 1940 Grid AF53,300Km WNW of Namsos.

The radio has been alive the past few days with reports on the invasion of Norway. It sounds like the British have several fleets in the area and are plotting a counter-offensive. After two days of empty patrol in AF87, ordered to Narvik by BdU to repel allied assault. Have intercepted an eastbound task force, a single column of three troop transports headed by a Southampton class cruiser. Two destroyers running escort, covering the sides and looping around to cover the rear.

Conditions are not ideal - broad daylight and swordfish aircraft providing air support. Have already been driven under three times in the last hour, sustained minor damage to the outer hull from depth charges on the first occasion. Possibly believed sunk as the aircraft have not continued to hunt me, just regular patrols. At least there is plenty of water under the keel - over 300m at the last check. This is going to be a tough nut to crack.