Radio message 0817/07, 7th March 1941, 08:17.
To BdU: Clear sky, sea very harsh. Sank SS Wear (2228 tons), CF8919. 2 seamen second class picked up, interrogated. 10 torpedoes remaining, unable to load externals due to weather. Sea condition does not allow further operation. 8 out of 10 torpedoes failed. Requesting new orders. - U-104 -
Radio message 0841/07, 7th March 1941, 08:41.
To U-104: Proceed to Canary Islands for refitting. Increase torpedo maintenance rate. Non-officer prisoners unimportant, permission to let them go when possible granted. Report after 24 hours. - BdU -
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