Patrol #18 is completed with no CTD this time. I encountered my first big convoy and lived to tell the tell, if not completely successful. I snuck between two of the escorts (which were all Flowers) and ended up in the middle of the convoy in bad weather. I fired all 5 torpedoes at 3 targets. the 2 big C2's and a Coastal Merchant. One C2 took to magnetic shots below the keel and sank quickly, the second C2 was missed as both eels passed under the keel. the last torpedo shot from 500m at the Coastal Merchant appeared to hit and explode, but the ship sailed on as if undamaged. I dove to 100 meters (first time that deep) and crept away while torpedoes were reloaded. I was unable to relocate the convoy. I got a total of 6 merchants for 34,500 tons. (ohhh lord am I lucky, i just alt/tab back to the game and it CTD when i was going to get my total tonnage) Ok back in the game. My tonnage is now 174,451 tons. My renown is -751 so maybe I will be able to upgrade my boat next year. The date is Oct 4, 1941.
I gave the men their medals and promotions and we had a huge party. I didn't know I had a crew member named Bernard? Well I hope he fits in with the crew.
Capt Scott Von Ainz.
scottj63
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