KTB Patrol 2 // U.-Gelhaar // WolvesAtWar VII Campaign

Kapitän · 09-29-14, 04:06 AM

Hello Fellow-Kaleun's,

75 years ago, on 9 Oct. 1939, "U.-Gelhaar" sailed from Kiel for its second war patrol, from which it would not return: U 45 was sunk with all hands, on the same day, "U.-Prien" undertook its daring raid on Scapa Flow.

In my current Wolves at War VII Campaign, U 45 is beginning its periodic shipyard maintenance at Kiel, on this very day, 29 September 1939.

You can find more details or even join the current campaign here: http://wolvesatwar.org/radioroom/index.php

I hope, you'll enjoy the read!

Kapitän · 09-29-14, 04:08 AM

29 September through 24 November 1939 - Kiel

Daily work routine.

During the shipyard maintenance, the following main jobs were carried out:
- Replacement of both engine mountings;
- Replacement of both exhaust valves and
- Testing of the complete diving system.

The crew was given vacation in two shifts.

Crew change aboard:
- Ob.Strm. Norbert Zeppenfeld disembarked for shore duties and St.Ob.Masch. Heinrich Brink was assigned to a new VIIC-Boat (U.-98, Kptlt. Robert Gysae).
- St.Ob.Strm. Erwin Bauer and St.Ob.Masch. Karl Eggert, embarked for their first Uboat assignment.

No further occurences.

Gelhaar
Ob.Ltnt.z.S. & Cmdr.

Kapitän · 09-30-14, 02:53 AM

Sat., 25.11.39 - Kiel

Left dry dock. Boat moored at charging station.

Boat charged. Putting out to sea for transfer cruise to Wilhelmshaven via K.W.K., for pre-war patrol trials and provisioning.

Sun., 26.11.39 - Wilhelmshaven

Entered Whvm. III and moored at loading dock.

No further occurences.

Gelhaar
Ob.Ltnt.z.S. & Cmdr.

Kapitän · 10-01-14, 04:47 AM

Mon., 27.11.39 - Wilhelmshaven

Beginning of pre-war patrol provisioning. Taking equipment onboard.

Torpedo and Artillery Ammunition replenishment:
- Tube I & II: G 7 e (K-b)
- Tube III, IV & V: G 7 a (K-a)
- Below forward floor plates: 1 x G 7 e (K-b) & 3 x G 7 a (K-a)
- Above forward floor plates: 2 x G 7 e (K-b)
- Below aft floor plates: 1 x G 7 a (K-a)
- Fwd and aft upper deck container: 2 x G 7 a (K-a)

B.d.U.-Order:
All boats to be loaded with torpedoes armed with Pi-1 (Contact Fuse/AZ & Magnetic Fuse/MZ; K-a=G 7 a; K-b=G 7 e), with improved MZ. Torpedo running depth for MZ-shot: Target draught +1m. No fast shot (40/44 knots) allowed with G 7 a torpedo.

- 8,8cm SK C/35: 240 rounds (200 x SpG & 40 LkG)
- M.G.-2cm FK C/30: 4000 rounds PbG

Fuel replenishment:
- Taken 130 cbm onboard.

Tue., 28.11.39 - Wilhelmshaven

Provisions replenishment.

Wed., 29.11.39 - Wilhelmshaven

Final maintenance, repair and equipping. Radio and compass check.

Left pier for trimming trials. Returned to pier.

Thu., 30.11.39 - Wilhelmshaven

Sea trials.

Fri., 1.12.39 - Wilhelmshaven

Fresh foods and provisions replenishment.

Pre-war patrol trials and provisioning completed.

Gelhaar
Ob.Ltnt.z.S. & Cmdr.

Kapitän · 10-02-14, 03:14 AM

Sat., 2.12.39 - Wilhelmshaven

0800 - Received orders during pre-war patrol briefing:

- Outgoing cruise on path 'Blue' due to Mines in the Channel. Be aware of KM surface units operating in the area.

- Observing complete radio silence until reaching initial PZ. First report upon arrival in designated PZ, new orders will follow.

- Free to attack passenger liners carrying > 120 passengers and neutral tankers, when traveling
1) in convoy
2) to and from England and
3) when armed (B.d.U.-Order from 12 Nov 39).
Enemy passenger ships carrying 120 people or less can now be sunk anytime in accordance with the Submarine Protocol or Prize Rules.

- Standing orders regarding ships traveling darkened/with dimmed lights remain valid.

- No artillery fights with merchant ships for danger of Uboat-traps (Q-Ships).

- Operation in ports and shallow water only upon special order.

Received special orders and initial PZ in sealed envelope. Not to be opened until at sea and to be kept for commanders eyes only.

1433 - Uboat base. Farewell at the pier.

1440 - Put out to sea.

1453 - Leaving port via Whvm III.

1609 - Sun Set.

1640 - Schillig Roads.

1700 - Passing Neuwerk to port.

1733 - Roter Sand.

2000 - Qu. A N 9566 - Passing Helgoland to starboard.

No further occurences.

Gelhaar
Ob.Ltnt.z.S. & Cmdr.

Kapitän · 10-02-14, 05:57 PM

Sun., 3.12.39 - Deutsche Bucht

1053-1109 - Qu. A N 6398 - Evaded an incoming steamer outside its field of view.

1200 - Qu. A N 6394 - Days Run: 201.4 sm
130 cbm. 5 Eto and 9 Ato. N2, Sea2, clear, >1000mb, good visibility, 4°C
Sunrise 0848 - Sunset 1617

2200-2207 - Qu. A N 3759 - Evaded an incoming steamer outside its field of view.

Continuing outgoing cruise.

Gelhaar
Ob.Ltnt.z.S. & Cmdr.

09-29-14, 04:06 AM	#1
Kapitän The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Posts: 1,580 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	KTB Patrol 2 // U.-Gelhaar // WolvesAtWar VII Campaign Hello Fellow-Kaleun's, 75 years ago, on 9 Oct. 1939, "U.-Gelhaar" sailed from Kiel for its second war patrol, from which it would not return: U 45 was sunk with all hands, on the same day, "U.-Prien" undertook its daring raid on Scapa Flow. In my current Wolves at War VII Campaign, U 45 is beginning its periodic shipyard maintenance at Kiel, on this very day, 29 September 1939. You can find more details or even join the current campaign here: http://wolvesatwar.org/radioroom/index.php I hope, you'll enjoy the read! __________________ KSDII-Ace/GWX 3.0 Gold/CCoM 10.0 + h.sie-patch; Windows 7 (64-bit); NVIDIA GeForce GTX650 (310.90)

09-29-14, 04:08 AM	#2
Kapitän The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Posts: 1,580 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	KTB Patrol 2 // U.-Gelhaar 29 September through 24 November 1939 - Kiel Daily work routine. During the shipyard maintenance, the following main jobs were carried out: - Replacement of both engine mountings; - Replacement of both exhaust valves and - Testing of the complete diving system. The crew was given vacation in two shifts. Crew change aboard: - Ob.Strm. Norbert Zeppenfeld disembarked for shore duties and St.Ob.Masch. Heinrich Brink was assigned to a new VIIC-Boat (U.-98, Kptlt. Robert Gysae). - St.Ob.Strm. Erwin Bauer and St.Ob.Masch. Karl Eggert, embarked for their first Uboat assignment. No further occurences. Gelhaar Ob.Ltnt.z.S. & Cmdr. __________________ KSDII-Ace/GWX 3.0 Gold/CCoM 10.0 + h.sie-patch; Windows 7 (64-bit); NVIDIA GeForce GTX650 (310.90)

09-30-14, 02:53 AM	#3
Kapitän The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Posts: 1,580 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	KTB Patrol 2 // U.-Gelhaar Sat., 25.11.39 - Kiel Left dry dock. Boat moored at charging station. Boat charged. Putting out to sea for transfer cruise to Wilhelmshaven via K.W.K., for pre-war patrol trials and provisioning. Sun., 26.11.39 - Wilhelmshaven Entered Whvm. III and moored at loading dock. No further occurences. Gelhaar Ob.Ltnt.z.S. & Cmdr. __________________ KSDII-Ace/GWX 3.0 Gold/CCoM 10.0 + h.sie-patch; Windows 7 (64-bit); NVIDIA GeForce GTX650 (310.90)

10-01-14, 04:47 AM	#4
Kapitän The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Posts: 1,580 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	KTB Patrol 2 // U.-Gelhaar Mon., 27.11.39 - Wilhelmshaven Beginning of pre-war patrol provisioning. Taking equipment onboard. Torpedo and Artillery Ammunition replenishment: - Tube I & II: G 7 e (K-b) - Tube III, IV & V: G 7 a (K-a) - Below forward floor plates: 1 x G 7 e (K-b) & 3 x G 7 a (K-a) - Above forward floor plates: 2 x G 7 e (K-b) - Below aft floor plates: 1 x G 7 a (K-a) - Fwd and aft upper deck container: 2 x G 7 a (K-a) B.d.U.-Order: All boats to be loaded with torpedoes armed with Pi-1 (Contact Fuse/AZ & Magnetic Fuse/MZ; K-a=G 7 a; K-b=G 7 e), with improved MZ. Torpedo running depth for MZ-shot: Target draught +1m. No fast shot (40/44 knots) allowed with G 7 a torpedo. - 8,8cm SK C/35: 240 rounds (200 x SpG & 40 LkG) - M.G.-2cm FK C/30: 4000 rounds PbG Fuel replenishment: - Taken 130 cbm onboard. Tue., 28.11.39 - Wilhelmshaven Provisions replenishment. Wed., 29.11.39 - Wilhelmshaven Final maintenance, repair and equipping. Radio and compass check. Left pier for trimming trials. Returned to pier. Thu., 30.11.39 - Wilhelmshaven Sea trials. Fri., 1.12.39 - Wilhelmshaven Fresh foods and provisions replenishment. Pre-war patrol trials and provisioning completed. Gelhaar Ob.Ltnt.z.S. & Cmdr. __________________ KSDII-Ace/GWX 3.0 Gold/CCoM 10.0 + h.sie-patch; Windows 7 (64-bit); NVIDIA GeForce GTX650 (310.90)

10-02-14, 03:14 AM	#5
Kapitän The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Posts: 1,580 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	KTB Patrol 2 // U.-Gelhaar Sat., 2.12.39 - Wilhelmshaven 0800 - Received orders during pre-war patrol briefing: - Outgoing cruise on path 'Blue' due to Mines in the Channel. Be aware of KM surface units operating in the area. - Observing complete radio silence until reaching initial PZ. First report upon arrival in designated PZ, new orders will follow. - Free to attack passenger liners carrying > 120 passengers and neutral tankers, when traveling 1) in convoy 2) to and from England and 3) when armed (B.d.U.-Order from 12 Nov 39). Enemy passenger ships carrying 120 people or less can now be sunk anytime in accordance with the Submarine Protocol or Prize Rules. - Standing orders regarding ships traveling darkened/with dimmed lights remain valid. - No artillery fights with merchant ships for danger of Uboat-traps (Q-Ships). - Operation in ports and shallow water only upon special order. Received special orders and initial PZ in sealed envelope. Not to be opened until at sea and to be kept for commanders eyes only. 1433 - Uboat base. Farewell at the pier. 1440 - Put out to sea. 1453 - Leaving port via Whvm III. 1609 - Sun Set. 1640 - Schillig Roads. 1700 - Passing Neuwerk to port. 1733 - Roter Sand. 2000 - Qu. A N 9566 - Passing Helgoland to starboard. No further occurences. Gelhaar Ob.Ltnt.z.S. & Cmdr. __________________ KSDII-Ace/GWX 3.0 Gold/CCoM 10.0 + h.sie-patch; Windows 7 (64-bit); NVIDIA GeForce GTX650 (310.90)

10-02-14, 05:57 PM	#6
Kapitän The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Posts: 1,580 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	KTB Patrol 2 // U.-Gelhaar Sun., 3.12.39 - Deutsche Bucht 1053-1109 - Qu. A N 6398 - Evaded an incoming steamer outside its field of view. 1200 - Qu. A N 6394 - Days Run: 201.4 sm 130 cbm. 5 Eto and 9 Ato. N2, Sea2, clear, >1000mb, good visibility, 4°C Sunrise 0848 - Sunset 1617 2200-2207 - Qu. A N 3759 - Evaded an incoming steamer outside its field of view. Continuing outgoing cruise. Gelhaar Ob.Ltnt.z.S. & Cmdr. __________________ KSDII-Ace/GWX 3.0 Gold/CCoM 10.0 + h.sie-patch; Windows 7 (64-bit); NVIDIA GeForce GTX650 (310.90)