U-30 returns to Wilhelmshaven with Karl Richert aboard after patrol 5 on 11.4.40.
He sunk 9 allied ships (and 1 neutral
) for 32,961 tons. 3 Swordfish aircraft were also shot down in one engagement.
Was a dreadfully quiet patrol until we were almost at Gibraltar where we picked up some lone merchants. Richert foolishly didn't confirm the identity of an unlit freighter and it was a neutral - Bdu congratulated the good work in sinking it nevertheless
The journey homeward was lacklustre too. The actions off Gib will be noted for future sailings
Looking forward to the next patrol.