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03-01-11, 09:07 AM

"Ship sighted bearing 111. Long range."
Over 2 months into the patrol, and we sight our first ship.
Date: 15.okt.43 Time 2154 ZT (Zone Time)
Location: GR52, about 100 miles outside the naval base at Capetown.
Ship type: Destroyer! Between 3000 and 4000 meters.
He wasn't running, or didn't have radar.
We dived to 100 meters, and continued to twist left as he passed across what was our bow at medium speed.
It would appear that we remained undetected, which is realy important at this time.
We will be passing within 50 miles of the port, and the moon is full, so submerged travel is completely in order.
Wonder if we'll see Lorient again?

03-01-11, 09:07 AM	#2214
Snestorm Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	U531 IXC40. Ship sighted. "Ship sighted bearing 111. Long range." Over 2 months into the patrol, and we sight our first ship. Date: 15.okt.43 Time 2154 ZT (Zone Time) Location: GR52, about 100 miles outside the naval base at Capetown. Ship type: Destroyer! Between 3000 and 4000 meters. He wasn't running, or didn't have radar. We dived to 100 meters, and continued to twist left as he passed across what was our bow at medium speed. It would appear that we remained undetected, which is realy important at this time. We will be passing within 50 miles of the port, and the moon is full, so submerged travel is completely in order. Wonder if we'll see Lorient again?