I had exactly the same experience in my first career: made the same transfer for the same reason; got stuck sailing out of Kiel. I finally got relocated to the French coast, but never did get the option of a new boat. I didn't have SHIII Commander yet so I finally just retired the guy after 13 patrols.
I began my next career in the 2nd Flotilla during 1940. I started that career in a IXB out of Lorient. What a difference it makes having enough ammo and fuel on board to actually accomplish something.
Tony
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