U39 IX(A). Patrol 4 conclusion.
Continued, from our last report of 3.jun.40.
Prior damages restrict U39's max depth to at/around 100 meters, per CE.
2 attacks thus far, against 1 convoy.
6 G7E and 1 G7A torpedoes remain, in the bow.
No ships sunk to date.
7.jun.40
CF98
1940: On station.
9.jun.40
CF98
1100: Begin northward trek along the Freetown - UK shipping lanes.
CF95
1655: Radio dispatch: "Convoy. CF86. NNE. 6 knots. VON HARRIS shadowing."
Weather: Heavy Rain & Fog. Wind 11 m/s. (Responding at high speed).
10.jun.40
CF83
0231: Radio dispatch: "Convoy. CF83. NNE. 6 knots. VON HARRIS shadowing, without torpedoes."
Weather: No Rain. Medium Fog. Wind 7 m/s.
Submerging, and moving WNW.
CF59
0334: Sound contact, followed by many contacts.
0457: Fire 1, 2, 4 (G7E). 022 - 6 knots. Bow on shot.
Settings: 3 meters, impact, 2 degree spread. Bearing 000. Range N/A.
Impact! Little Merchant sunk for 2.343 GRT. (Unintended)
2 more impacts on the intended target (C2 Cargo), without effect.
0458: Fire 3 (My only bow G7A). Angled shot. Transport.
Settings: 3 meters, impact, Bearing 350, Range 3000 meters.
New depth 104 meters. Variouse courses, silent speed.
0500: Impact! Still evading stb escort.
0517: Sound report DIW merchant.
0618: 2 torpedoes are fired short range, sinking the Transport for 8.010 GRT.
No tankers sighted. Must be where VON HARRIS' torpedoes went.
30.jun.40
AN98
1200: Docked at Willy.
Patrol results:
2 ships sunk for 10.353 GRT.
Hull Integrity 89%.
Crew healthy & alive.
11 of 12 torpedoes expended.
U39's history to date:
4 war patrols completed.
6 ships sunk for 27.921 GRT.
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