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Quote:
Originally Posted by Snestorm
23.jan.43
present position is grid DE53.
Encountered a lone fast merchant.
2 torpedoes fired. No hits.
More recently a slow convoy was encountered in DE28.
Origin determined to be New York.
Destination unknown, but presentæy headed toward Afrika on a course of 106, at 6 knots.
Escort is USN, consisting of a Fletcher Class DD, and 2 DEs.
4 attacks were made on the convoy, and 3 were succesful, resulting in the sinking of 3 tankers and 1 freighter for 40.723 GRT.
U159 suffered no damages through the engagements, and fuel reserves presently stand at 62%. Weather is presently calm & clear. 14 of 14 torpedoes expended.
Enroute to Lorient.
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Fletcher Class DD can be a definite threat, 
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