I always asumed it was done so the captain could concentrate on maintaining situational awareness, insted of getting bogged down with the technicalities of aquiring a fire solution. If it was to protect the captain, he would have to have stay below, wouldnt he? Cant seem to recall that being the case from the uboat books I've read.
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die U-Falle sank träger.
Zwei Frachter liegen mit auf Grund,
Versenkt vom Paukenschläger."
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