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Old 08-21-20, 01:04 AM   #5523
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Default U 112 Type IXB 1940/2020 - 1st War Patrol

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KTB - U 112

Tuesday, 20 August 1940 - South of Kristiansand

Received new B.d.U.-Orders:
- New patrol lines in front of Northern Channel.
- Boats entering Lorient can only do so with escort, between 2h before and 2h after high water, due to enemy mines.

1200 - Qu.3524AN - Days Run: 160.1sm (24h)

1346 - Weather improving, still heavy swell:
WNW7/6, light cloud cover, light haze, visibility 10000, >1000mb.

Continuing outbound transit.


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

Wednesday, 21 August 1940 - West of Utsira

Skl. sending B-Dienst report: Inbound Northern Channel convoys, running north of 58°N, Outbound convoys running south of 58°N. New patrol lines up to 59°N, i.e., AM1724 bottom right to AM1521 bottom right.

1200 - Qu.2922AN - Days Run: 195.1sm (24h)

1400 - Entering Bergen via southern approach.
WNW4/3, light cloud cover, light haze, visibility 10000, >1000mb.

1740 - Landing in Bergen. 156 cbm. Taking on of 20.2 cbm fuel, water and provisions.

1840 - Leaving Bergen under escort. In the Hjetle-Fjord, Norwegian patrol vessels and fishing boats.

Continue on outbound transit.

RST
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