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R. HESSLER - U65 - Short Msg #1, Patrol 4
From: R Hessler (U-65, IXB)
To: Bdu
Time: 06:43 - 20/3/1941
Location: BF11
Torpedoes: 14
2x Cargo Ships sunk
1x Warship sunk
Total Tonnage thus far: 12,675 GRT
Notes: Have survived encounter with convoy with minor/little damages, despite depth charges. Unable to confirm any hits on merchants, but sunk 1x V&W destroyer.
Large convoy beyond visual range heading S/W at aprox 9knts.
Continuing progress towards assigned grid, with plans to recon an area off "Rockall banks" once 24hrs in assigned grid is complete.
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