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05-12-11, 03:12 AM

Homeward bound from Capetown.

19.jul.43
Grid DU41
Diesel reserves at 25%.

25.jul.43
Grid CG79
Radio message from BDU to all available boats:
"Convoy. CG84. WNW. 8 knots. Gibralter - UK. U518 holding contact".

Time to stretch the fuel a bit further, and justify our existance.
Attack 1 was 3 G7Es fired on a T3 Tanker, and FAT (fired normaly) at a Liberty Cargo. 3 rapid detonations followed, but there was no indication of a sinking. The single FAT missed it's target entirely. All bow torpedoes expended.

Attack 2 was a classic breakout, after overhauling the convoy. A FAT torpedo (fired normaly) and a G7E were fired from the stern, at our old damaged friend the T3 Tanker. One hit was scored on the tanker, sinking her immediately. The remaining torpedo struck an unknown and unintended target 4 minutes later.

U159 attempted a third overhaul, but was unable to regain contact with the convoy.
Through both attacks U159 managed to remaine undetected.

Although fuel was tight throughout the voyage, enough remained for high speed runs across The Bay during the brief hours of darkness.
The high speed allowed for surprisingly efficiant crash dives. Three times the RAF forced her down.
The final attack occurred under 20 miles from her berth in Lorient. A real carpet bombing.

Kaleun VONHARRIS was already back from the convoy battle, and standing dockside with 2 bottles of Becks, for our arrival. A small pallet of same awaited the crew.

Patrol results:
12 of 14 torpedoes expended.
93% of diesel reserves expended.
4% of hull integrity expended (RAF).
2 ships sunk for 19.562 GRT.

U159's history to date:
4 war patrols completed between 17.apr.42 and 2.aug.43.
7 ships sunk for 71.939 GRT.
Kvt Kpt Snestorm commanding.

05-12-11, 03:12 AM	#2487
Snestorm Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	U159 IXC. Patrol 4 complete. Homeward bound from Capetown. 19.jul.43 Grid DU41 Diesel reserves at 25%. 25.jul.43 Grid CG79 Radio message from BDU to all available boats: "Convoy. CG84. WNW. 8 knots. Gibralter - UK. U518 holding contact". Time to stretch the fuel a bit further, and justify our existance. Attack 1 was 3 G7Es fired on a T3 Tanker, and FAT (fired normaly) at a Liberty Cargo. 3 rapid detonations followed, but there was no indication of a sinking. The single FAT missed it's target entirely. All bow torpedoes expended. Attack 2 was a classic breakout, after overhauling the convoy. A FAT torpedo (fired normaly) and a G7E were fired from the stern, at our old damaged friend the T3 Tanker. One hit was scored on the tanker, sinking her immediately. The remaining torpedo struck an unknown and unintended target 4 minutes later. U159 attempted a third overhaul, but was unable to regain contact with the convoy. Through both attacks U159 managed to remaine undetected. Although fuel was tight throughout the voyage, enough remained for high speed runs across The Bay during the brief hours of darkness. The high speed allowed for surprisingly efficiant crash dives. Three times the RAF forced her down. The final attack occurred under 20 miles from her berth in Lorient. A real carpet bombing. Kaleun VONHARRIS was already back from the convoy battle, and standing dockside with 2 bottles of Becks, for our arrival. A small pallet of same awaited the crew. Patrol results: 12 of 14 torpedoes expended. 93% of diesel reserves expended. 4% of hull integrity expended (RAF). 2 ships sunk for 19.562 GRT. U159's history to date: 4 war patrols completed between 17.apr.42 and 2.aug.43. 7 ships sunk for 71.939 GRT. Kvt Kpt Snestorm commanding.