[Kapitän]

Originally Posted by Kapitän

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KTB - U 112

Sunday, 27 October 1940 - Western Approaches

0230 - Weather and sea conditions getting worse: W4/3, overcast, hazy.

0730 - Boat operating on ship contact report 0720/27, in Qu.7887AM, on heading ENE, speed 6-7kn.

0926 - Incoming F.T.: From B.d.U.:
B-Dienst report about an enemy convoy in Qu.7799AM, on heading WNW, speed 7-11kn.

Cmdr.: "Decision not to operate on the convoy owing to
1. the unfavourable position behind the convoy,
2. the defective diesel engines and
3. the deteriorating weather conditions.
Instead, I will continue to operate on the ship contact report 0720/27 and conserve fuel and torpedoes for operation in the ordered patrol line."

1133 - "Surface vessel!". Steamer bearing 25°, E=7000, on course 286°, speed 7kn. It is the ship contact report 0720/27.

1135 - Maneuvering into attack position. "Battle Stations!"

1152 - At E=2400, the steamer starts sending "SSS" and zig-zagging. Steamer has a deck gun mounted on the stern, which is not firing. Manning deck gun.

1153 - At E=1900, "Free to attack!". After 10 shots and hits, a fire is breaking out on the steamer and she sinks by the bow. Approaching 3 life boats. Questioned and provisioned the 9 occupants. Steamer has 2181ts.

1200 - Qu.7874AM - Days Run: 279.4sm - ↗(24h)

1220 - Leaving area on general course. "Dismissed from Battle Stations!"

Continuing outbound tranist.

RST

Kptlt. & Cmdr.

Started a new career in August 2019, to commemorate the beginning of WWII, 80 years ago ...

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KTB - U 112

Monday, 28 October 1940 - West of Ireland

0200 - Outgoing F.T.: To B.d.U.:
On 27 Oct., 1155h, steamer of 2181ts sunk with deck gun. Qu.7874AM. 12 internal eels. 151cbm. Continuing outbound transit. W4/3, overcast, light haze, visibility 4-5sm, ~1000mb. - RST -

0217 - Incoming F.T.: From B.d.U.:
RST: Good job! Continue according to Op. orders. All other boats in front of the Northern Channel: Move to the east 15-20°W, in East-West patrol line.

0700 - Diving for torpedo maintenance at T=50.

0856 - O₂ = 20%

1200 - Qu.9611AL - Days Run: 216.8sm - ↗202.2sm (19h) - ↘14.6sm (5h)

Torpedo tubes I - VI serviced.

1305 - O₂ = 19%. Commenced trial dive at A+20.

1325 - Surfaced.

1326 - Boat ventilated.

1330 - 1455 - Charging batteries. 1h25' for 2100Ah.

1546 - Incoming F.T.: From U 32:
Have sunk the brit. Passenger Liner "Empress of Britain", escorted by 2 destroyers, with 2 torpedoes.
- Jenisch -

Continuing outbound transit.

RST

Kptlt. & Cmdr.