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Friday, 13 November 1942 - Gotenhafen-Oxhöft
Work-up's and Trials with the U.A.K. (Kpt.z.S.R. BRÄUTIGAM), the 2nd Training Division (U.L.D.; Freg.Kpt.d.R. Ernst HASSHAGEN) and 22nd U-Flotilla (Korvkpt. Wilhelm Ambrosius):
Dry-Run Exercises with Machinery/Mechanics; Weapons; Torpedoes.
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The Führer promises France that Germany will leave the French fleet at Toulon, France alone.
Allied troops capture Tobruk, Libya.
In Algeria, men of British No. 6 Commando capture the harbor of Bone, while other troops capture Djedjelli.
U 103 (Kptlt. Gustav-Adolf Janssen) saw no ships either in area from DJ 1995 - 1965 or in the roads. Strong destroyer screen in front of the harbor.
U 510 (Korvkpt. Karl Neitzel) sighted two smoke plumes in DJ 1977 which she established as patrol craft.
U 509 (KrvKpt. Werner Witte) reported tow mine detonated under her stern in DJ 2522. She was hunted by a destroyer. Water depth 60 m. B.d.U. discredits this mine report - considers it unlikely.
U 185 (Kptlt. August Maus) sighted convoy of large, many funneled steamers and a London type cruiser in CF 6226, course 335°. Could not approach because of high speed of the convoy.
The following are taking positions in area of 25 nm depth: U 92 - CG 9431; U 411 - 9464; U 155 - 9494; U 515 - 9737; U 91 - 9795; U 98 - 8665; U 86 - 8698; U 564 - 8965; U 653 - 8268; U 566 - 9376; U 613 - 8614; U 218 - 8671; U 519 - 9817; U 413 - 8971; U 108 - DJ 2117; U 185 - 2135; U 263 - 2184. Boats were free to move out to sea because of strong static defences. U 511 occupied area off Mogador and Agadir. In case there is no activity there, she is to go to AJ 21. U 509 sails today for Mehdia, since troop transports are evidently in that area. U 752 and U 510 are in areas off Casablanca and Fedala.
U 505 (Kptlt. Peter Zschech) and U 154 (KrvKpt. Heinrich Schuch) have transferred morphium in EE 60.
Hauptmann Wilhelm Antrup and Oberleutnant Albert Koller of Kampfgeschwader 55 wing are awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
U 648 (Oblt.(R) Peter-Arthur Stahl) performs exercises on the Elbe river in Hamburg.
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Saturday,
14 November 1942 - Gotenhafen-Oxhöft
Work-up's and Trials with the U.A.K. (Kpt.z.S.R. BRÄUTIGAM), the 2nd Training Division (U.L.D.; Freg.Kpt.d.R. Ernst HASSHAGEN) and 22nd U-Flotilla (Korvkpt. Wilhelm Ambrosius):
Dry-Run Exercises with Machinery/Mechanics; Weapons; Torpedoes.
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U 508 (Kptlt. Georg Staats) reports convoy of 16 to 20 steamers in ED 9497, course 310°, speed 9 knots. She was
forced to sheer off by aircraft and suspected that the convoy veered sharply on bearing 20°.
Contact was lost because of showers. Convoy course is evidently N.W., last position was at 0513 in ED 9188.
U 163 (Korvkpt. Kurt-Eduard Engelmann) operated against the convoy in EC 6835.
Boat was repeatedly attacked by land based bombers during the night because her Radar Interception gear was out of order. Heavy air activity during the day without location.
U 413 (Oblt. Gustav Poel) made contact on convoy at 0900 in CG 4556. Convoy included a carrier, course N, speed 10 knots. She sank the troop transport "Warwick Castle", 20,107 tons.
Further action was impossible because of the weather situation.
U 185 (Kptlt. August Maus)
sighted a corvette in CG 7397 on course 0°.
U 155 (Kptlt. Adolf Cornelius Piening) scored hits on 3 large transports in CG 8665. Boat was
forced to submerge after the attack and was not able to make further observations.
U 564 (Oblt. Hans Fiedler; ex Suhren) reported enemy in sight in CG 8543. 4 large transports with 2 patrol craft were seen. Contact was lost due to
trouble with the starboard diesel. According to sound bearings, convoy course is N.E., last bearing from CG 8527 lay in direction 80°. At 0642 she sighted another enemy group on course 230°, speed 14 knots.
U 108 (Oblt. Matthias Brünig) plans to
repair her diving gear in DH 29 or 26.
U 509 (KrvKpt. Werner Witte) situation: No activity observed on 13 November either day or night up to the 100 meter line. Mine detonation is considered to have been an antenna mine, as opposed to former conjectures. Dragging noises could be heard the entire length of the hull. Detonation blossom was 10 meters high.
U 572 (Kptlt. Heinz Hirsacker) went to Mazagan and
U 91 (Kptlt. Heinz Walkerling) to Mehdia
to sound out the harbor and roads of these ports.
U 332 (Kptlt. Johannes Liebe) and
U 134 (Kptlt. Rudolf Schendel)
have been supplied by "Milkcow"
U 462 (Oblt. Bruno Vowe).
Sailing report of a convoy for 14 November consisted of 1 carrier (converted type), 2 raiders, 2 destroyers, 5 corvettes and 5 large transports.
Sailing from Gibraltar toward the Atlantic.
Boats were
forbidden to attack sailing vessels of about 50 tons in area E. of 45° W. and S. of 48° N.
in the Bay of Biscay. Reason being that some of our own craft of this size are carrying out a very important operation.
According to experienced captains who have returned, it is
better to cruise with Radar Interceptor gear turned off during clear weather. Boats have been given a corresponding order.
U 648 (Oblt.z.S.d.R. Peter-Arthur Stahl) performs exercises on the Elbe river in Hamburg.
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