Date:November 9, 1941
Time: Just after midnight
Location: BF74
U-Boat: 505 Type IXC
Description of action:
U-505 was proceeding West on the surface when a lookout reported a ship NorthWest of their location closing fast. Skipper Arthur Henrich determined the ship was a destroyer heading South. Not wishing a confrontation with the destroyer, he ordered periscope depth and silent running to let the destroyer pass. Once under water, sound reported many high speed screws coming from the destroyers direction, including several indicating heavy units. Arthur ordered up scope, and quickly located the sources of the heavy noises, 2 carriers! Doing some quick calculations, Arthur determined they could get just within shooting range. Ordering the fish prepared, they closed the distance as fast as they dared. Arthur fired 1 fish at the lead carrier a Bogue class, and the other 3 at the following Illustrious class carrier. The results.
Hit on Bogue
3 hits on the turning Illustrious
Both carriers are sinking
Getting lower in the water
Down she goes!
Nice patrol!
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