9/6/1939 North Sea 37th day at sea
On September 3, 1939 England declared war on Germany. Hartmann opened his sealed orders and Schiff 35 made for her first operational area off Scapa Flow she laid 136 mines during a heavy Storm. Heavy seas, fog, and blinding sleet showers covered her first operation. She made it through the Faroe Islands Channel and is now in the North Sea when she will mine further ports. After the mine laying is complete she will commence Handelskrieg.
