After ~2 weeks on land, my crew and me cant wait to get out again!
But before we leave for our second war patrol, Ill check the nightclub and the latest gossip...
Historical Background: Fritz-Julius Lemp drowned in the northern Atlantic on May 9, 1941, after his U-Boat was attacked and disabled by allied forces. Some sources claim, he was shot by the boarding team. He also was responsible for killing 112 passengers in the Athenia incident.
Heinrich Liebe was one of the most successful commanders ever by sinking 34 ships with a total tonnage of 187,267 GRT. He survived the war and died on 27th July 1997, as an old man (89).
Besides the good news, we also hear about this:
(keep that one in mind...)
Off we go, AN13, very close to Scapa Flow, the base of Britains Home Fleet!
Leaving Kiel... for the last time?
Days later, we reach our patrol area without problems.
But we dont have to wait long until the first british fighter appears above our heads
After a few hours, we surfaced to continue our patrol. Other boats report convoys - far away though.
Finally, the first vessel was spotted!
I quickly plot an intercept course...
Identify the target...
and attack with one eel...
Ziel Zerstört Herr Kaleun! Oh how lovely that sounds in my salty ears!
Happy about the good results, I inform the BdU, only to receive his standard message... how motivating
I request new orders after not finding anything in this quadrant...
AN41? As you wish, BdU...
While travelling for the new quadrant, we get a little wet...
...and if the weather is fine once in a while, the sky is infested with airplanes!