19-12-39 U-46 Oblt. z. S. Hans Brix
Calling in from 10nm north of Helgoland inbound for Kiel ETA 20-12-39 0500u
Have sunk 23 ships and one Hurricane on the way to AM53 and back for at total of 56139 GRT. Estimate another 4000 grt damaged but sinking unconfirmed. Negligible damage to U-boat. 200 AA shells left, 50% diesel no eels no HE
On reporting to Flotillenbefehlshaber it turns out I get to go right back to AM53 after christmas

oh well